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...y use to not only survive but also thrive in such extreme environments are of great interest to current researches. ...'' lacks cell wall; however, they do possess cell envelope that is made up of cytoplasmic membrane and a protein surface layer (S-layer) (Sleytr et. al.,

...nterest in research on how to control these resistant infections, possibly by preventing them with vaccines (7). ...sequence of ''K. pneumoniae'' genome was found to be closely related that of ''Escherichia coli'' K-12 [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.

...here is a mutual relationship between the plant and bacteria. The surface of the root, rhizosphere, allows the bacteria to thrive from the root nutrient ...nd other organic matter. There is great interest in sequencing the genome of ''Pseudomonas putida'' due to its strong effect in bioremediation. [3]

...ammonia are examples in brevity of the numerous, however, different types of pollutants which accumulate in sewage. Further, sewage contains microorgan ...aterborne bacterium. It is necessary that wastewater be reclaimed and free of pollutants, so as to be to be safely consumed. Sewage water treatment plant

Discussions on the true taxonomy of ''E. aerogenes'' presently exist due to the genomic distance between ''E. c ...er common antigen; and have a 39-59% guanine-plus-cytosine (G + C) content of DNA (2).

[[Image: P.aerugenosa_photomicrograph.jpg|frame|right| A photomicrograph of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. From the [http://phil.cdc.gov/phil/quicksearch.asp ...ernative electron acceptors. ''P. aeruginosa'' can catabolize a wide range of organic molecules, including organic compounds such as benzoate. This, then

...#References|[2]]]. There are also slightly larger spaces that are occupied by starter bacteria [[#References|[1]]]. Trapped starter bacteria and whey wit ...cheese, bread and sausages has been widely used long before the discovery of microorganisms [[#References|[5]]].

...terial diversity immensely. There is an increased risk for the development of asthma, allergies, obesity and other illnesses and diseases in those babies ...human cells. Having a vast number of microbes is imperative to the health of the human race, as they play a key role in fighting pathogens [[#References

[[image:dist.gif|frame|right|Distribution of Malaria. Majority of cases are in Sub-Saharan Africa. [http://cdc.gov/malaria/features/surveilla ...edu/index.php/Plasmodium <i>Plasmodium</i>], which can only be transferred by the female <i>Anopheles</i> mosquito. Malaria is spread when the mosquito b

...g on the environment that surrounded the organisms as well as their method of metabolism. As a result, the prokaryotes were split into two domains, the a ...e are also bacteria present in the small intestine that support break down of foods passed down from the stomach as well as nutrient absorption. [http://

==Description of Niche== ...age:Greenshowercurt.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Vinyl Shower Curtain: This type of shower curtain is known to accumulate biofilms the fastest in comparison to

...tmospheric Research (UCAR), ©1995-1999, 2000 The Regents of the University of Michigan,1994. Online. Available: http://www.windows.ucar.edu **]] [[Image:sargassumstretch.jpg|right|450px|thumb|'''''Sargassum''''' **Courtesy of NOAA, http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov**]]

...itats offers differing environmental conditions, and as such, is colonized by a different microbial flora. ...ne, smoking, dehydration, and even stress, alter the ecological conditions of mouth.

...All of Antarctica receives very little direct sunlight because of the tilt of the earth; in the summer months Antarctica has almost continuous daylight, [[Image: bobslush.jpg|left|frame|Slush - provided by Dr. Caron of USC