Web Microbiology at ACM

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This podcast is a companion for Web Microbiology at Allegany College of Maryland and is designed to help you review the major topics from each chapter while you’re on the go. Episodes break down key concepts and tricky material in a clear, approachable way to support your textbook, labs, and exam prep.

  1. 1d ago

    C6E9: The Central Dogma - Transcription

    Chapter 6, Episode 9 This episode introduces the central dogma and the genetic code. We'll discuss how cells create protein from genes, and point out the differences in the process of transcription between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

    9 min

  2. 1d ago

    C6E8: DNA Replication - Copying the Code

    Chapter 6, Episode 8 In this episode we'll discuss the process of DNA replication and point out the subtle differences between linear chromosomes and circular chromosomes and how they are replicated. We'll also cover the important enzymes involved in this process, and how proofreading prevents mutations.

    8 min

  3. 1d ago

    C6E7: The Genome

    Chapter 6, Episode 7 In this episode, we'll review the DNA molecule in detail, talk about how chromosomes are organized in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and discuss how this organization sets cells up for replication.

    6 min

  4. 2d ago

    C5E6: Protists and Helminths

    Chapter 5, Episode 6 In this episode we finish the chapter on eukaryotes by discussing algae, protozoa and helminths. We review the life cycle of Plasmodium, the protozoa that causes malaria, and cover the different classifications of helminths.

    10 min

  5. 2d ago

    C5E5: The Fungus Among Us

    Chapter 5, Episode 5 In this episode we explore the characteristics of microorganisms belonging to the kingdom of fungi. What makes them unique, what their morphologies are, the similarities between fungal cells and human cells, and the differences between fungal cells and bacteria. We also briefly touch on mycoses, the fungal pathogens, and end the episode with the benefits of fungi to humans and to our environment.

    8 min

  6. 2d ago

    S5E4: Endosymbiosis - How Complex Cells Came to Be

    Chapter 5, Episode 4 This episode introduces the Endosymbiotic Theory and explains how complex eukaryotic cells evolved from prokaryotic ancestors. We briefly review the major groups of microbial eukaryotes and highlight the structural features, including mitochondria, chloroplasts, and membrane-bound organelles, that distinguish them from bacteria and influence how we treat eukaryotic pathogens.

    10 min

  7. 3d ago

    C4E3: What's Inside That Counts

    Chapter 4, Episode 3 This episode examines the internal structures of bacteria, including chromosomes, plasmids, ribosomes, and the powerful survival strategy of endospore formation. We also compare bacteria to archaea and introduce Bergey’s Manual as a tool for microbial identification in clinical and lab settings.

    10 min

  8. 3d ago

    C4E2: The Outer Limits

    Chapter 4, Episode 2 We dive into the external structures that help bacteria move, attach, exchange genes, and survive. From flagella and chemotaxis to pili, capsules, and the Gram-positive vs. Gram-negative cell envelope, this episode connects structure to staining, antibiotic susceptibility, and disease severity.

    10 min
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This podcast is a companion for Web Microbiology at Allegany College of Maryland and is designed to help you review the major topics from each chapter while you’re on the go. Episodes break down key concepts and tricky material in a clear, approachable way to support your textbook, labs, and exam prep.

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