In article <latteric-0705951550340001 at alliance.hip.berkeley.edu>,
latteric at mendel.berkeley.edu wrote:
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> Why do you think that it is exciting to work on microorganisms other
than >using them as tools to express DNA and proteins ?
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> Looking forward to some interesting discussion.
>> Sincerely,
>> Martin Latterich, Ph.D.
> BIONET.MICROBIOLOGY Discussion Leader
>latteric at mendel.berkeley.edu
In regards to the above question, if you were to take away all of the
animals from this planet there would still be life. Even if you took away
the plants there would still be life. However, if you removed the
bacteria from this planet life would no longer be supported. Why is it
interesting to study microorganisms? They are essential for life on this
planet. (ie nutrient cycling etc..)
This is only my humble opinion of course :)
Chris Yost
cyost at acs.ucalgary.ca
The University of Calgary
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