Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, whereas viruses cause viral infections. Whatever the etiological agent, an infection in a person typically has four stages: incubation period: a...
Category: Microbiology for Beginners
Hospital and laboratory waste management is becoming a significant problem in most countries of the world. Due to its infectious and toxic nature, the waste bears numerous health and safety hazards....
The various microorganisms that live on and inside a living organism are not just a simple collection of microbes. The term microbiome describes all the components of microorganisms, their community,...
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the safety clothing and devices worn to ensure safety to various occupational risks. It can be caused by exposure to chemicals, mechanicals, radiological or...
Thin Layer Chromatography: Principle, Procedure, and Applications
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is a method for chromatographic analysis on a thin layer of absorbent held on a glass plate. It is also known as open column chromatography, drop strip, spread layer,...
Did you know that the green color is a mixture of yellow and blue? This theory can be demonstrated by the separation technique, chromatography which means colored writing. It is one of the newest...
