Hiya,

So basically I have all of the info regarding the strains in our collection of microorganisms, but I need to turn it into some sort of database where we can have Metadata, locations in freezers, names, types etc. How do other labs organize their strain collection databases? Is there a particular software that is best to use? Thanks heaps

I'm part of a group working on a project to reduce the load on the healthcare system and we are looking for any thoughts on how AI could help with the detection of microorganisms in, for example, PAP smears and throat swabs. Anything that is typically easy to miss or mistake for something else that a computer could detect, and then have a microbiologist verify or not.

We know little about the field of microbiology and would be grateful for any feedback on useful applications for this tech.

I got a CX21 Olympus microscope gifted to me and I want to look at microbes under my microscope! I’d like some advice on how to get cool samples like the ones I see on here. I’ve observed my own blood and some unimpressive freshwater samples so far.

If so, which stain would be effective to convert? Crystal violet, Carbol fuchsin, safranin, methylene blue, Giemsa.

Thank you.

I would imagine if you remove mold from a house and the smell still lingers it’s left over mold in the air but what about clothing?

Why is it that with some items musty smells go away in one wash and sometimes it takes multiple washes or it never seems to go away? Does that mean the article has more than the typical mold on it?

I understand the smell is because of gases during mold reproduction but does laundering remove only the gases/smell or mold spores themselves?

Does no smell = no mold? Is the only way to know for sure to check with a microscope?

We have tried TTC (Tri Methyl Trtrazolium Chloride) in NaOH on Xylose plate TTC directly added to Xylose plate.

I am writing a review on various clinical trials and research studies regarding nanoparticles to deliver mRNA therapies.

I am not a student, nor do I have a background in biology. I am writing this review out of a pure fascination with potential nanoparticle therapies. The end recipients will hopefully be biologists who are studying nanoparticles and mRNA therapies so I want to make sure it is easily digestible for them.

My paper is 20 pages long and contains an intro and reviews of 8 published reports (2-page review each).

Any ideas?

Hello there. Would it be possible for this sub to join the reddit blackout that is happening on the 12th of June? This issue likely affects a lot of the users of this sub because many use third party reddit apps. This may not seem like this will do much but it will still cause a disruption, this is the aim of the protest.

Here is a link to the information post.

I completely understand if this post is removed or denied but please at least consider it.

Will LB be ok? Or even plain agar?

Hi all!! I am a hospital pharmacist and recently had a patient growing Pseudomonas mendocina in wound culture. The sensitivities resulted, indicating it was susceptible to ceftriaxone. Previous pharmacists did not buy this and placed patient on Levaquin, thinking this bug was more like Pseudomonas aeruginosa. I did a quick lit search and it appears it is susceptible to ceftriaxone depending on study. I called our microbio lab to see if they could supply me with more info, and they were not able to do so. Long story short, does anyone have any experience with this bacteria? Thanks! 😊

I am going to start with my master thesis inacouple of months and about microbial succession in arable soils and would love to also look at protists. Now the problem is that in my university has no experience in the quantification besides microscopy and literature is sparse.

If anyone has worked with terrestial protists I would love to hear from your experience.

My sees? My seats? My see tees?