Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life
eng. Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life · 2008
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Implications and Applications
- Research on E. coli aids in the development of new antibiotics, as understanding its survival and reproduction mechanisms helps identify bacterial vulnerabilities.
- E. coli is used in biotechnology for producing recombinant proteins, such as insulin, significantly simplifying and reducing the cost of their production.
- The E. coli model is applied in genetic research to study mutations and genetic regulation, advancing genetic engineering and understanding hereditary diseases.
- Studying E. coli improves methods for diagnosing and treating infectious diseases, as it serves as a model organism for understanding the pathogenesis of bacterial infections.
- E. coli is used in ecology for monitoring water pollution, as its presence can indicate fecal contamination and the presence of pathogens.

Date of publication: 27 November 2024
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Genre: Popular science literature
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