GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR TISSUE CULTURE
Introduction to Tissue Culture Tissue culture is a widely-used technique in plant and animal biology, as well as in medical research and pharmaceutical industries. It involves the growth of cells or tissues outside of the organism in a controlled environment.…
SOLVENT AND SOLID PHASE EXTRACTION OF ANTIBIOTICS FROM CULTURE MEDIA
Antibiotics are commonly used in culture media to promote the growth of microorganisms and to prevent the growth of contaminants. However, the presence of these antibiotics in the culture media can be detrimental to the growth of certain microorganisms and…
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO URINALYSIS AND URINE CULTURE
Introduction Urinalysis and urine culture are two diagnostic tests used to evaluate the health and function of the urinary system and detect potential infections. Urinalysis: Urinalysis is a routine screening test that examines the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of…
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN SPUTUM CULTURE PROCEDURE
Introduction Sputum culture is a diagnostic test used to identify and determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, or viruses in a person’s sputum (mucus and other material coughed up from the respiratory tract). It is primarily performed to diagnose respiratory…
THE SCIENCE BEHIND BLOOD CULTURE TECHNIQUES
Introduction Blood culture is a laboratory test used to detect the presence of microorganisms in a person’s blood. It is a critical diagnostic tool for diagnosing bloodstream infections or sepsis, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. There are…
OUR CULTURE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY
National identity is the sense of belonging and shared culture, traditions, values, and history that unites people of a nation or country. It is the common thread that binds a diverse population with a shared sense of purpose, loyalty, and…
BENIN HISTORY AND CULTURE
The people of Benin have lived at their inland settlement for many centuries. They speak Edo language. Some historian trace the founding of Benin to about 12th century. It is therefore correct to say that the Benin people were already…
IGBO UKWU HISTORY AND CULTURE
Igbo Ukwu is located along the lower Niger River basin in Onitsha area. Igbo Ukwu sculptures and bronzes were unearthed by a man digging a well in 1939. More excavations were carried out by Professor Thurstan Shaw in 1960. Most…
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