Aerobiology





Aerobiology is a branch of biology that studies airborne organisms and
airborne biological particles, for example, pollen and spores.

In 2002, algae and other small water-borne organisms were discovered to
inhabit clouds. A large cloud has about as much water as a shallow lake of
the same geographic size.

An important medical application of aerobiology is the study of the
transmission of airborne diseases. It is known that many bacteria and
viruses can be transmitted by spread through the air, possibly within
droplets. In addition, biological warfare agents can be transmitted in this
manner, and therefore this field is of interest in that application.

Aerobiology is a rapidly developing science, which also involves
interactions with engineering and meteorology.