INDUSTRIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ACTINOMYCETES
Spread the loveActinomycetes are fungi-like bacteria. They are widespread in nature, and can be found in the soil, water and in compost. Actinomycetes form branching […]
INDUSTRIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BACTERIA
Spread the loveBacteria are prokaryotic cells. They are single celled microorganisms that are ubiquitous in nature. Morphologically, bacteria measure between 0.5 to 10 µm in […]
INDUSTRIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF YEASTS
Spread the loveYeasts are the single celled growth forms of most fungi. Yeasts are unicellular fungi. They are heterotrophic organisms that require organic carbon as […]
INDUSTRIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MOULDS
Spread the loveMoulds are filamentous fungi. They are known as filamentous fungi because they have hyphae which are long branching filaments of fungi. Moulds are […]
BIOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MICROORGANISMS
Spread the loveIndustrial microbiology includes the use of microorganisms to manufacture food, drugs and other industrial products of economic importance in large quantities. The microorganisms […]
BIOSURFACTANTS
Spread the loveBIOSURFACTANTS The surface active agents synthesized by microbes are mainly composed of glycolipids, peptides, lipoproteins, fatty acids, glycopeptides and phospholipids. Several factors affect […]
SURFACTANTS
Spread the loveA surfactant is a chemical substance or an organic compound that lowers the surface tension between two liquids. They can also be applied […]
THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES IN THE USE OF ANIMALS FOR BIOMEDICAL/SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH – THE THREE (3) Rs
Spread the loveThe use of laboratory animals including mice, rats, rabbits and primates for scientific/biomedical research is guided by some principles and ethical guidelines that […]
ISSUES SURROUNDING THE USE OF ANIMALS IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Spread the loveAnimals such as mice, rats, rabbits, monkeys and primates are used in biomedical research to test the efficacy and toxicity of novel drugs […]
APPLICATIONS OF CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUE
Spread the loveCell culture technique is defined as the process by which prokaryotic, eukaryotic or plant cells are grown or cultured in vitro under controlled […]
SAFETY IN THE CELL CULTURE LABORATORY
Spread the loveSafety is paramount in any cell culture laboratory. It protects the researcher from possible contamination and it also helps to ensure that healthy […]
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES
Spread the loveADVANTAGES OF CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES Cell culture is economical since it is carried out in vitro (i.e. in culture flasks or dishes). It […]