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Automated Cell Counter: Principle, Types, and Applications
• Samikshya Acharya • lab-equipment
Cellulose Acetate Electrophoresis: Principle and Application
• Ashma Shrestha • biochemistry
Fermented Foods: Types, Examples, and Health Benefits
• Aastha Shrestha • bacteriology
Capillary Electrophoresis: Principle and Application
• Ashma Shrestha • molecular-biology
Mitochondria, Structure, Functions, and Location
• Ashma Shrestha • cell-biology
Prebiotics: Mechanisms, Sources, and Examples
• Aastha Shrestha • bacteriology
Starter Culture: Types, Examples, and Uses
• Alisha Tripathi • general-microbiology
DNA Analyzer: Working Principle, Operation, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Columbia CNA Agar: Composition, Uses, and Results
• Acharya Tankeshwar • culture-media
Sanger Sequencing Method: Principle and Steps
• Aastha Shrestha • molecular-biology
DNA Fingerprinting: Steps and Applications
• Alisha Tripathi • molecular-biology
Desiccator: Working Mechanism, Types, and Uses
• Guest Author • lab-equipment
Hypersensitivity Reactions: an Overview
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Sterility Testing of Pharmaceuticals
• Sushmita Baniya • general-microbiology
Bioburden Testing: Purpose, Procedure, and Accepted Level
• Ashma Shrestha • general-microbiology
Analytical Balance: Parts, Principle, and Applications
• Samikshya Acharya • lab-equipment
Serial Dilution Method for Estimating Viable Count of Bacteria
• Acharya Tankeshwar • general-microbiology
Distilled Water Vs. Deionized Water
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Types of Swabs and Their Uses
• Acharya Tankeshwar • lab-equipment
Allergies and Autoimmunity: Similarities and Differences
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Bacteriological Agar: Properties and Uses
• Acharya Tankeshwar • culture-media
Eswab: Types and Uses
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
McFarland Densitometer: Parts, Principle, and Operation
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Best Practices for Preparation of Culture Media
• Acharya Tankeshwar • culture-media
Microbial Air Sampler: Principle, Purposes, and Types
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Water Bath: Parts, Principle, and Applications
• Samikshya Acharya • lab-equipment
Colorimeter: Principles, Parts, Types, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
pH Meter: Parts, Principle, and Applications
• Samikshya Acharya • lab-equipment
Inoculating Loop: Types and Uses
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Pyrogen and Bacterial Endotoxin Testing Methods
• Ashma Shrestha • general-microbiology
Hypersensitivity Type III: Mechanisms and Clinical Manifestations
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Petri Dish: Types, Uses, and Automated Petri Dish Filler
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Sulfide Indole Motility (SIM) Medium: Principle, Procedure, and Results
• Acharya Tankeshwar • biochemical-tests
Hypersensitivity Type IV: Mechanism and Clinical Manifestation
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Traveling to Capetown to Attend Neisseria Conference
• Acharya Tankeshwar • science-communication
Beneficial Microorganisms and Their Use
• Acharya Tankeshwar • general-microbiology
Magnetic Stirrer: Parts, Principle, and Types
• Samikshya Acharya • lab-equipment
Bacterial Incinerator: Parts, Operation, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Enzymes Involved In DNA Replication
• Sushmita Baniya • molecular-biology
Sterilization and Disinfection Methods
• Acharya Tankeshwar • general-microbiology
Hypersensitivity Type II: Mechanism and Clinical Manifestation
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Laminar Airflow Cabinet: Types and Working Principle
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Hypersensitivity Type I: Mechanism and Clinical Manifestation
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Bunsen Burner: Parts, Principle, and Application
• Samikshya Acharya • lab-equipment
Pregnancy Diagnostic Tests: Principle, Procedure, and Results
• Dr. Poonam Acharya • immunology
Lysine Iron Agar (LIA): Principle, Composition, Results, and Uses
• Acharya Tankeshwar • culture-media
Fungal Staining Methods and Uses
• Sushmita Baniya • mycology
Vortex Mixer: Principle, Types, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Gram Positive Cocci of Medical Importance
• Acharya Tankeshwar • bacteriology
Homogenizer: Parts, Types, and Functions
• Samikshya Acharya • lab-equipment
Aspergillus: Morphology, Clinical Features, and Lab Diagnosis
• Sushmita Baniya • mycology
Casein Hydrolysis Test: Principle, Procedure, and Uses
• Samikshya Acharya • biochemical-tests
Litmus Milk Test: Principle, Procedure, and Results
• Acharya Tankeshwar • biochemical-tests
Handheld Digital Microscope: Parts, Principle, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Malonate Test: Principle, Procedure, and Results
• Acharya Tankeshwar • biochemical-tests
SXT Testing: Principle, Procedure, and Results
• Ashma Shrestha • bacteriology
MRS Broth Test: Principle, Procedure, and Results
• Acharya Tankeshwar • biochemical-tests
Cell-Mediated Immunity (CMI): T Cell Types and Functions
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Dermatophytes: Tinea and Lab Diagnosis
• Sushmita Baniya • mycology
Pocket Microscope: Parts, Working Principle, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Acetamide Utilization Test: Principle, Procedure, and Results
• Acharya Tankeshwar • biochemical-tests
Stereo Microscope: Uses, Advantages, and Disadvantages
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Calcofluor White Staining: Principle, Procedure, and Application
• Sushmita Baniya • staining-techniques
Hookworm: Characteristics, Life Cycle, Pathogenesis and Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • parasitology
RNA Translation: Major Steps of Protein Synthesis
• Ashma Shrestha • molecular-biology
Indoor Air Quality Testing
• Srijana Khanal • general-microbiology
Structure and Components of DNA
• Sushmita Baniya • molecular-biology
Aflatoxin Testing: Materials and Methods
• Ashma Shrestha • mycology
Glass Pipettes: Types, Handling, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Structure of Bacteria
• Sushmita Baniya • general-microbiology
Mechanism of Action of Antiviral Drugs
• Srijana Khanal • virology
Mold Growth in Home: Signs, Risk, and Solution
• Ashma Shrestha • mycology
Size of Bacteria: Giant, Smallest, and Regular Ones
• Acharya Tankeshwar • general-microbiology
Multichannel Pipettes: Parts and Calibration
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Classification of Bacteria
• Sushmita Baniya • general-microbiology
Mechanism of Action of Antifungal Drugs
• Srijana Khanal • mycology
Micropipette: Parts, Types, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Mycetoma: Types, Clinical features, and Lab diagnosis
• Sushmita Baniya • mycology
Differences and Similarities Between Bacteria and Fungi
• Ashma Shrestha • difference-between
Pipette Tips: Types, Uses, and Criteria to Choose It
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Difference between DNA and RNA
• Sushmita Baniya • difference-between
Electrophoresis: Principles, Types, and Uses
• Srijana Khanal • molecular-biology
Klebsiella oxytoca: Properties and Pathogenesis
• Ashma Shrestha • bacteriology
DNA Transcription: Steps and Mechanism
• Sushmita Baniya • molecular-biology
Automated Pipette: Liquid Handling System
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Difference Between Yeast and Mold
• Ashma Shrestha • difference-between
ATP Testing: Principle, Procedure, Applications
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
DNA Replication: Steps and Mechanism
• Sushmita Baniya • molecular-biology
Differences Between Bacteria and Viruses
• Acharya Tankeshwar • difference-between
Types of RNA: Structure and Functions
• Ashma Shrestha • molecular-biology
Bacterial vs Viral Infections: Similarities and Differences
• Acharya Tankeshwar • difference-between
Mechanisms of Action of Antibiotics: An Overview
• Srijana Khanal • bacteriology
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Microarray Scanner: Principle and Parts
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Designing PCR Primers: 6 Useful Tips
• Acharya Tankeshwar • molecular-biology
Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Ashma Shrestha • bacteriology
Hospital and Laboratory Waste Management
• Srijana Khanal • general-microbiology
Colony Picker: Principle, Protocol, and Advantages
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Staphylococcus saprophyticus: Characteristics and Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • bacteriology
Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) Staining: Principle, Procedure, and Application
• Sushmita Baniya • staining-techniques
Automated Culture Media Preparation and Dispenser System
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Biomarkers: Definitions, Types, and Applications
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Rhizopus and Mucor: Characteristics and Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • mycology
Northern Blotting: Objective, Principle, and Procedure
• Ashma Shrestha • molecular-biology
Gas Chromatography (GC): Principle, Parts and Uses
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Laboratory Incubator: Principle, Parts, Types, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Czapek Dox Agar: Principle, Composition, Colony Characteristics
• Sushmita Baniya • culture-media
Microbiome and Human Health: Effects and Future Uses
• Srijana Khanal • general-microbiology
Laboratory freezers: Temperature Range and Inventory Management
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used in the Laboratory
• Sushmita Baniya • general-microbiology
Spectrophotometer: Principle, Parts, Types, and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP)
• Srijana Khanal • molecular-biology
Centrifuge: Parts, Types, and Handling
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Hot Air Oven: Parts, Types, and Uses
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Oxidative Phosphorylation: Mechanism and Regulation
• Ashma Shrestha • biochemistry
Viridans Streptococci: Pathogenesis and Lab Diagnosis
• Srijana Khanal • bacteriology
Colony Counters: Types, Principles and Uses
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Biofilm: Formation, Advantages, and Disadvantages
• Sushmita Baniya • general-microbiology
Monkeypox vs Chickenpox
• Acharya Tankeshwar • virology
Equipment Essential for Microbiology Laboratory
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Monkeypox: Frequently asked questions
• Sushmita Baniya • virology
Personalized Vaccines: the Next Big Step in Vaccinology
• Srijana Khanal • immunology
Hepatitis C Virus: Structure, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis
• Ashma Shrestha • virology
Antibody Affinity vs. Antibody Avidity
• Acharya Tankeshwar • immunology
Bacteriophages: Discovery, Detection, and Applications
• Guest Author • virology
Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) in Clinical Microbiology
• Acharya Tankeshwar • lab-equipment
Gel Filtration Chromatography
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Phase Contrast Microscope: Principle, Types and Applications
• Ashma Shrestha • lab-equipment
Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC): Principle, Procedure, and Applications
• Sushmita Baniya • general-microbiology
Chromatography: An Overview
• Ashma Shrestha • general-microbiology
Galactomannan Test for Invasive Aspergillosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • mycology
API and RAPID ID For Microbial Identification
• Acharya Tankeshwar • biochemical-tests
Types of Microscopes and Their Uses
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV): Chicken Pox and Shingles
• Acharya Tankeshwar • virology
Krebs Cycle: Steps and Products
• Ashma Shrestha • biochemistry
Which Probiotics to Use?
• Acharya Tankeshwar • general-microbiology
Working Mechanism of Light Microscope
• Sushmita Baniya • general-microbiology
Fate of Pyruvate
• Ashma Shrestha • biochemistry
Parts of a Microscope with Their Functions
• Sushmita Baniya • lab-equipment
Hepatitis B Virus: Structure, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis
• Ashma Shrestha • virology
Benedict’s Test: Principle, Procedure, Uses, and Limitation
• Ashma Shrestha • biochemistry
C-reactive protein (CRP) Test: Principle, Procedure, Result
• Sushmita Baniya • biochemistry
Adjuvants: Types and Functions
• Acharya Tankeshwar • immunology
Glycolysis Cycle: Enzymes, Steps, and Products
• Ashma Shrestha • biochemistry
Hymenolepis nana: Life Cycle, Pathogenesis and Lab Diagnosis
• Sushmita Baniya • parasitology
ESKAPE Pathogens
• Ashma Shrestha • bacteriology
Hepatitis A Virus: Structure, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis
• Ashma Shrestha • virology
Killed or Live Vaccine, Which One to Choose?
• Acharya Tankeshwar • general-microbiology
Trichrome Staining for Fecal Smears
• Nisha Rijal • parasitology
Taenia Solium: Life Cycle, Pathogenesis and Lab Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • parasitology
Ascaris lumbricoides: Life cycle, Pathogenesis, Lab Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • parasitology
Borrelia species: Properties, Pathogenesis, Lab Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • bacteriology
Naegleria fowleri: Characteristics, Life Cycle and Lab Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • parasitology
Mycosis: Etiology, Types, and Classification
• Nisha Rijal • mycology
Infective dose (ID)Â and Lethal Dose (LD)
• Acharya Tankeshwar • bacteriology
Treponema pallidum: Properties, Pathogenesis, and Disease
• Acharya Tankeshwar • bacteriology
Types of Host and Host-Parasite relationship
• Nisha Rijal • parasitology
Parasitic Infections: Source, Mode of Transmission, and Prevention
• Nisha Rijal • parasitology
Toxoplasma gondii: Properties, Life Cycle, and Diagnosis
• Acharya Tankeshwar • parasitology