Yeast as a model organism in genetics, cell and molecular biology
Yeast as a model organism in genetics, cell and molecular biology Budding yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) is extensively used as a model organism for […]
Model organism: Bacteria as model organism
Model organism: Bacteria as model organism Model organism: Model organisms are those organisms which are extensively studied to understand a specific phenomenon, expecting that the […]
Veillonella: Characteristics, Culture, clinical significance, lab diagnosis and treatment
Veillonella: Characteristics, Culture, clinical significance, lab diagnosis and treatment Characteristics of Veillonella Veillonella are anaerobic Gram Negative cocci Size: 0.3-0.5 µm in diameter Arrangement: found […]
Human insulin production by genetic engineering
Human insulin production by genetic engineering Insulin is a hormone produced by β-cells of islets of Langerhans of pancreas. It was discovered by sir Edward […]
Brewing; beer production process
Brewing; beer production process Brewing is the process of production of malt beverages. Beers, ale and lagers are the main malt beverages produced by a […]
ESBL (Extended Spectrum beta-Lactamases) and types
ESBL (Extended Spectrum beta-Lactamases) and types Extended spectrum Beta-lactamase are enzymes belongs to molecular class ‘A’ or ‘D’ and functional group 2b e and 2d. […]
Beta-lactamase: functional classification
Beta-lactamase: functional classification Beta-lactamase is an enzyme capable of hydrolyzing β-lactam antibiotics. β-lactamase degrade β-lactam antibiotics by opening the β-lactam ring. The microorganisms producing beta-lactamase […]
Aminoglycosides: antimicrobial activity, mode of action, mechanism of resistance and pharmacological properties
Aminoglycosides: antimicrobial activity, mode of action, mechanism of resistance and pharmacological properties Aminoglycosides are aminocyclitol derivative antibiotics. Spectinomycin is the pure aminocyclitol which does not […]
Blood agar: composition, preparation and uses
Blood agar: composition, preparation and uses Blood agar is used to grow a wide range of pathogenic organisms particularly those which do not grow in […]
Amies transport medium: composition, preparation and uses
Amies transport medium: composition, preparation and uses This is a transport medium used to preserve the viability of anaerobes such as Neisseria gonorrhea and other […]