María Muñoz Navarro

About the author

Graduated in Biology from the University of Malaga (2016). She complemented her training with a Master's in Research and Advances in Microbiology from the University of Granada (2018), during which she carried out research on the microbiological analysis of food and the diagnosis of infectious diseases.

She worked as a laboratory technician in the Microbiology Department of the San Cecilio University Hospital. In this place, she carried out her final research project on the prevalence of the transmission of resistance to antiretrovirals against HIV in Spain.

During her academic training, she obtained the title of Artificial Inseminator of Farm Animals from Mendel University. She has taken courses such as Assisted Human Reproduction Techniques at the University of Malaga and Management and Maintenance of Marine Mammals at Selwo Marina in Benalmádena. With these, she has specialized in the basis of training in zoological institutions, preventive medicine, and the environmental enrichment of these animals.

Last articles

CowsThe Rumen, a Microbial Ecosystem Inside a Cow

Ruminants feed on compounds that other species, such as humans, can't digest. This is thanks to a wide diversity of…

Domestic AnimalsWhat Is Genetic Selection in Domestic Animals?

There are dog breeds to which we attribute certain traits and characteristics that make these animals unique and easily recognizable.…

InvertebratesDiscover Nudibranchs: The Jewels of the Sea

Oceans represent the most varied ecosystem that exists in the world. The aquatic beings that inhabit their waters possess an…

FishThe Secret of Glow-in-the-Dark Sharks

Bioluminescence, the secret of glow-in-the-dark sharks, is a common phenomenon in marine species. It's a defense strategy mainly. Relatively recent...

InvertebratesThe Giant Insects that Once Ruled the Planet

Millions of years ago the sky was covered by giant flying insects -- a rather larger version of the current…

Wild AnimalsThe Symbiosis Between Coral Reefs and Microscopic Algae

Coral reefs and microscopic algae are among the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. In fact, the Great Barrier Reef in…

InvertebratesThe Fascinating Process of the State of Cryptobiosis

Did you know there are animals capable of completely inactivating themselves during extreme situations? It's true! Some living beings enter…

AnimalsThe Evolutionary Meaning of Being a Hermaphrodite

Hermaphrodite beings are those that produce male and female gametes. This situation is widespread in most plants, but did you…

Care and Well-beingMicroorganisms that Cause Chronic Fatigue in Animals

There are several microorganisms capable of affecting living beings. Because of this, sometimes both humans and animals can become ill. In…

AnimalsCloning Animals: Is It Possible?

In 1996, scientists created the first organism as a result of cloning animals: Dolly the sheep. Since then, researchers have…

Care and Well-beingIntestinal Microbiota in Dogs

What is "microbiota"? Both humans and dogs have it on their skin, nose, mouth, and intestines. Intestinal microbiota in dogs is an ecosystem of bac...

Illnesses and TreatmentWhat Is Bacteriophage Phi29?

Viruses that infect bacteria are called bacteriophages. Margarita Salas studied the bacteriophage phi29. She discovered an enzyme capable of cataly...

Illnesses and TreatmentEscherichia Coli: The Bacteria of Mammals

Without a doubt, you've heard of Escherichia coli (E. coli). Perhaps you yourself have suffered from the discomfort it produces, or…

Illnesses and TreatmentCan Viruses Change Animals' Behavior?

Viruses evolve because of their ability to adapt to different hosts and circumstances. In turn, this ensures their successful transmission.…