Editorial

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Abstract

Science is a broad church and the designation of scientific disciplines fascinates me. Four overarching categories map the sciences: formal science, social science, applied science and natural science. The life sciences, considered the study of any living organism, are a strand of the natural sciences, and microbiology, the study of micro-organisms, is one of more than 20 sub-branches found under the 'life sciences' umbrella. As technologies and scientific knowledge grew, the number of branches and sub-branches expanded in tandem and continues to today. The definition of each branch and sub-branch stakes a claim to a unique selling point that gives it an identity and a focus, but, nevertheless, with overlap.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)97-99
Number of pages0
JournalMicrobiology Today
Volume43
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

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