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“Ever wondered what those fascinating colonies on miceti agar are? Meet Penicillium! 🌿🔬 Known for its role in producing the life-saving antibiotic penicillin, Penicillium is a mold that thrives on various surfaces. When cultured on miceti agar, it forms beautiful, intricate patterns. These molds play a crucial role in biotechnology and food production, contributing to the making of cheeses like Roquefort and Camembert. Join us in exploring the microscopic world and appreciating the vital role these tiny organisms play in our lives! #Microbiology #Penicillium #ScienceIsAwesome”

Dear all, We already have 22 confirmed collaborators and 2 manuscripts under review, which is incredible! To continue with the excellent work, I leave an invitation. Have a good weekend ahead! #microorganism #biology #microbiology #microscopy #science #microscope #nature #microorganisms #microorganismos #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth #OrganicFarming, #EcoFriendlyFarming #Composting #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #GreenAgriculture #soil #soilhealth #bacteria #microbe #microorganismo #molecularbiology #cells #cell #genetica

CATALASE TEST This test is used to identify organisms that produce the enzyme, catalase. This enzyme detoxifies hydrogen peroxide by breaking it down into water and oxygen gas. The bubbles resulting from production of oxygen gas clearly indicate a catalase positive result. The Staphylococcus spp. and the Micrococcus spp. are catalase positive. The Streptococcus and Enterococcus spp. are catalase negative. #microbiology #microbiologylab #catalasetests #biochemicaltests #microorganisms #bacteriology #bacteria #staphylococcus #lifescience #csirnetlifesciences #research #scientists

We've come a long way with biologicals. 🔬 Our team of experts is dedicated to working closely with the sectors that we serve to better understand how our microorganisms are serving them and their environments, and how we can continue to improve and innovate. 🔗 Learn more about the industries we serve and how biologicals are making an impact: https://lnkd.in/eFdF363W #biodyne #labtech #microbiology #sustainability #enviroment #lab #biologicals #microbes #bioremediation #wastemanagement #sustainablesolutions

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 ‘𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞’ Researchers recently reported the discovery of a natural protein, named Balon, that can bring a cell’s production of new proteins to a screeching halt. Balon was found in bacteria that hibernate in Arctic permafrost, but it also seems to be made by many other organisms and may be an overlooked mechanism for dormancy throughout the tree of life. For most life forms, the ability to shut oneself off is a vital part of staying alive. Harsh conditions like lack of food or cold weather can appear out of nowhere. In these dire straits, rather than keel over and die, many organisms have mastered the art of dormancy. They slow down their activity and metabolism. Then, when better times roll back around, they reanimate. Continue Reading Here: https://lnkd.in/gRfTBG4J #Science #Biology #Microbiology #MIDSCI 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳/𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘦

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭, 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 ‘𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞’ Researchers recently reported the discovery of a natural protein, named Balon, that can bring a cell’s production of new proteins to a screeching halt. Balon was found in bacteria that hibernate in Arctic permafrost, but it also seems to be made by many other organisms and may be an overlooked mechanism for dormancy throughout the tree of life. For most life forms, the ability to shut oneself off is a vital part of staying alive. Harsh conditions like lack of food or cold weather can appear out of nowhere. In these dire straits, rather than keel over and die, many organisms have mastered the art of dormancy. They slow down their activity and metabolism. Then, when better times roll back around, they reanimate. Continue Reading Here: https://lnkd.in/gyx7A2bS #Science #Biology #Microbiology #MIDSCI 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳/𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘦

A bacterium so large you can see it with your eyes 👀 💡 This is Thiomargarita magnifica:   It is an exceptional bacterium, reaching up to 2 centimetres in size!   That means this T.magnifica can grow larger than your fingernails 💅   But how can a bacterium get so big?   👉 Its extraordinary dimensions can be attributed to a unique cellular structure, a large central vacuole, which occupies about 75% of the cell's volume.   Together with other granules, it serves to save sulphur and nitrogen derivates for its metabolism   Normally, the surface-to-volume ratio caps the size of bacteria because of diffusion limits. In this case, the cytoplasm only accounts for about 2% of the entire volume, thus, circumventing this limit.   ❗ And still: as if it couldn’t be more outstanding, T. magnifica also contains compartments to store DNA, similar to an animal cell!   #microbiology #nature #fascination #biochemistry #metabolism #bacteria #microbes #worldrecord #science #research Read more at: Volland JM, Gonzalez-Rizzo S, Gros O, et al. A centimeter-long bacterium with DNA contained in metabolically active, membrane-bound organelles. Science. 2022;376(6600):1453-1458. DOI:10.1126/science.abb3634

Dive into the World of Bacteria with Beyond Labz Staining! Ever wondered how microbiologists differentiate between different types of bacteria? It's all thanks to staining techniques! Just like how things look different under a black light compared to normal light, staining helps reveal hidden details in bacteria that might otherwise look alike. Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of bacteria through staining techniques? Discover how these tiny organisms reveal their secrets through the magic of staining with Beyond Labz! 💫 #Microbiology #ScienceExploration #BeyondLabz #BacteriaStaining #GramStain #AcidFastStain #Endospores #Flagella #MicroscopeMagic

Please join us today, March 12, at 12 PM for our first Life Science seminar of D Term, featuring this talk by guest speaker Dr. Kim Musser, titled "Nanopore Sequencing and Bioinformatic Approaches for Improved Public Health Impact" #biology #biotechnology #wpi #worcesterpolytechnicinstitute #biologybiotechnology #departmentofbiologyandbiotechnology #wpibiologybiotechnology #graduateschool #biologyresearch #lifesciences #seminar #bioinformatics #computationalbiology

Gram Staining in bacteriology lab🧫 Staphylococcus aureus = gram positive 🖇Named after Hans Christian Gram who developed the method in 1884, the Gram stain allows one to distinguish between Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria on the basis of differential staining with a crystal violet‐iodine complex and a safranin counterstain. The cell walls of Gram‐positive organisms retain this complex after treatment with alcohol and appear purple, whereas gram‐negative organisms decolorize following such treatment and appear pink. The method described here is useful for assessing bacterial contamination of tissue culture samples or for examining the Gram stain status and morphological features of bacteria isolated from mixed or isolated bacterial cultures. #bacteriology_lab #S_aureus #microbiology #Qods_City_University