title: Why basic microbiology still matters.
abstract: Microbiology has been a foundation of our investigation into the basic principles of life, but much remains to be discovered. Therefore, the focus on basic microbiology research cannot be lost.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019369:Life; D008829:Microbiology; D008967:Molecular Biology; D012106:Research; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical