Lectures related to The Three Domains of Life

Protein-Repair Machineries: Evolution and Function

Explores the evolution and function of protein-repair machineries, emphasizing the role of ATP-fueled unfolding machines in preventing protein aggregation and promoting proper folding.

Carbon Fixation: Pathways and Mechanisms

Explains carbon fixation processes, detailing various pathways and their significance in converting CO₂ into organic carbon.

Microbial metabolism: Energy Generation and Biomass Production

Explores microbial metabolism, focusing on energy generation, biomass production, redox reactions, and electron carriers.

Photosynthesis: Anoxygenic Phototrophs and Carbon Fixation

Explores photosynthesis in anoxygenic phototrophs and the mechanisms of carbon fixation.

Exploring Life Domains: Viruses, Bacteria, and Archaea

Discusses the characteristics of life domains, focusing on viruses, bacteria, and archaea.

Biological Contaminants: Pathogens

Covers the definition of biological contaminants and the transmission of pathogens, including emerging infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance.

The History of Life on Earth

Explores the history of life on Earth, from molecules to mass extinctions and adaptive radiations.

Microbial Metabolic Diversity

Explores microbial metabolic diversity, including energy sources, redox reactions, and ATP generation.

Carbon Fixation: Processes and Pathways

Explores the critical process of carbon fixation by primary producers, covering pathways and key enzymes involved.

A microbiology primer

Covers microbiology basics, including cell structure, morphology, and energy generation in microbial cells.

Exploring Evolution: Molecular Evidence and Mechanisms

Explores molecular evidence and mechanisms of evolution, including phylogenetic trees and protein comparisons.

Cell Composition: Metabolites and Macromolecules

Explores cell composition, including macromolecules, metabolites, ribosomes, and ion concentration, in prokaryotic cells like E. coli.

Cell Surface and Envelope: Microscopy and Cell Wall Structure

Explores microscopy, cell surface structures, and bacterial cell walls.

Methanogenesis and Methylotrophy: Pathways and Mechanisms

Discusses methanogenesis pathways, energy generation, and the role of methylotrophy in carbon cycling.

Metabolic Diversity: Fermentation and Energy Production

Explores metabolic diversity in microorganisms, emphasizing fermentation pathways and energy production.

Microbial Symbiosis: Understanding Interactions and Evolution

Explores microbial symbiosis, focusing on commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism, and their importance in global health and agriculture.

Exploring Evolution: Molecular Insights and Protein Comparison

Explores evolution through enzymes, DNA models, and protein comparisons, discussing molecular insights and evolutionary mechanisms.

Sulfur Cycle: Microbial Processes and Energy Conservation

Explores microbial processes in the sulfur cycle and energy conservation mechanisms.

Phylogenetic Tree Construction

Covers the stages of building a phylogenetic tree using DNA sequences and the UPGMA method.

Spirochetes: Structure and Classification

Explores the structure and classification of spirochetes, focusing on specific genera and associated diseases.