U.S. Geological Survey - Microbiology
U.S. Geological Survey microbiology efforts span the disciplines and cover many broad research areas, including fish and wildlife health and disease, climate change, microbial ecology, public health and water quality, geomicrobiology, and ecosystem function. More about USGS Microbiology
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Microbiology research is supported across USGS Science Disciplines Biology, Geography, Geology, and Water.*
*Research summaries are contributed by USGS scientists and information specialists from across USGS disciplines. For the goals of this Web site, see "Feedback about the Web site" under Contact Us.
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Featured Topics
Mussel die-offs have been noted in recent years in Pickwick Reservoir, Tennessee River, AL. The primary affected species was Fusconaia ebena, but also affected to lesser degrees were Ellipsaria lineolata, Quadrula pustulosa and Q. quadrula. Read More >>
In a latest issue of The Journal of Virology, researchers from the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center and the University of Washington examined the relationship between pathogen fitness and virulence using an important fish virus, Infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV). Read More >> See Past Featured Topics >> Featured Scientist in Microbiology Ed Hall, USGS Mendenhall Fellow
Scientists and Science CentersUSGS microbiology capabilities develop at science centers where scientists use the latest methods and equipment to provide services for partners and customers.
Image GalleryCyanobacteria, human cells, other microbes, and more: images captured by USGS personnel related to their microbiology research. Contact Information
USGS Microbiology Coordinator
Kay M. Briggs Phone: 703-648-4046 Scientists may be contacted through the Microbiology Scientists page or by the USGS Employee Directory. |