CELL DENSITY METER
Cell density meter is an instrument that is used for measuring of the density of (microbial) cells in suspension. The cell density meter is a […]
Research in Microbiology
Glass Plating Beads for spreading bacteria/fungi on culture plate
Glass Plating Beads are reusable beads which helps to spread suspensions of microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) in a culture plate even much more than a […]
AmpC ENZYMES
AmpC enzymes are broad-spectrum beta-lactamases that are usually encoded on bacterial chromosome, and which are active on cephamycins such as cefoxitin and cefotetan and oxyimino-β-lactam […]
METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA)
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is defined as a pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus strain that is resistant to methicillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics such as oxacillin. […]
METALLO-β-LACTAMASE (MBL)
Metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) are beta-lactamases produced by pathogenic bacteria, and which hydrolyzes the carbapenems (e.g. imipenem, meropenem, and ertapenem) and render the antibiotics ineffective for treatment. […]
EXTENDED SPECTRUM β-LACTAMASE (ESBL)
Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are beta-lactamase that breakdown or hydrolyze broad-spectrum beta-lactam drugs especially the third-generation oxyimino-cephalosporins such as ceftazidime, ceftriaxone and cefotaxime. There is […]
Steps for a Successful Post-Doctoral Fellowship Application, Grant Call or Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies Abroad – A Personal Memoir
It is important that you have this at the back of your mind before applying for a postdoc position. A postdoc position allows you to […]
LABORATORY PROTOCOL – DO’S AND DON’T’S OF MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
ATTIRE (LAB COAT OR APRON) A lab coat or apron must be worn at all times in the microbiology laboratory. It will protect your clothing […]
One Health
What is ‘One Health’? According to the WHO, ‘One Health’ is an approach to designing and implementing programmes, policies, legislation and research in which multiple […]
PROJECT TOPICS
Determination of quorum sensing and biofilm-forming capability in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from door handles, sinks, beddings and floor of hospitals Occurrence and serotyping of Salmonella […]
SEMINAR TOPICS
Timeline of COVID-19 outbreak, spread, morbidity and mortality around the globe. Understanding the biological and molecular dynamics of emerging diseases. COVID-19: An emerging pandemic. COVID-19: […]
RESEARCH PROPOSAL GUIDE
What is a research proposal? A research proposal is simply defined as a planned and written statement to seek approval from a supervisor, an institution […]