Related Web Sites

Below we have provided links to sites on the Internet that contain information which may be useful to individuals interested in fatty acids, bacteriology, bacterial identification and taxonomy.

  • Our microbial identifications systems discussion board (on Yahoo) - This group is set up as a way for people who have an interest in microbial identifications systems (MIDI, Biolog, Riboprinter, API, etc) to exchange information.
  • The Lipid Library - From the from the Scottish Crop Research Institute in association with their commercial work with the Lipid Analysis Unit of Mylnefield Research Services Ltd.
  • Biolog - Find out more about the Biolog system for microbial identification
  • Bugs in the News - Miscellaneous information on microbiology and related topics.
  • CellsAlive!> - A good site for microbial graphics and videos. They also have a tool to allow visitors to send "micro-grams".
  • Cyberlipid - Information on fatty acid analysis.
  • The DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikro-organismen und Zellkulturen (Braunschweig, Germany) provides an up to date list of bacterial names and citations.
  • Introduction to the Bacteria - Web site from Berkeley, contains good information on basic bacteriology.
  • IUPAC - The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. References for nomenclature of various lipids.
  • List of Bacterial Names with Standing Nomenclature - Information compiled by J.P. EUZÉBY Laboratoire de Bactériologie, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse, France. Contains detailed notes on the changes in bacterial nomenclature for numerous individual species.
  • The Microbe Zoo - This is the homepage of the Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University. It contains basic information and fascinating trivia about microscopic organisms.
  • Microbiology Webbed Out - Online microbiology textbook.
  • MIDI, Inc. - is the manufacturer of the Sherlock Microbial Identification System used in our laboratory. They have libraries available to identify aerobic bacteria, anaerobic bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. To learn more about this innovative company, visit their web site.
  • Name That Bug test your microbial identification skills.
  • NetBiochem explains the structure, nomenclature and function of fatty acids. There is also some good information on fatty acid metabolism.
  • Nomenclature of Lipids and Fatty Acids from IUPAC information on naming of fatty acids.
  • The Bad Bug Book
    Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook from the FDA.
  • The Lipids Group
    Information on lipids and biological membrane