Tooth Decay - Autumnwood Dental
... demineralization in favor of the decay process. Sticky foods such as caramels and raisins should not be eaten as between meal snacks because the acid attack becomes too much for the saliva to prevent and repair. The same foods eaten only at mealtimes allows for the tug-of-war to be a winning situati ...
... demineralization in favor of the decay process. Sticky foods such as caramels and raisins should not be eaten as between meal snacks because the acid attack becomes too much for the saliva to prevent and repair. The same foods eaten only at mealtimes allows for the tug-of-war to be a winning situati ...
PROFILES OF TETRACYCLINE RESISTANT BACTERIA IN THE
... small percentage in microbial population and they are not a significant source for horizontal transmission of AR. However, data from recent studies illustrated that commensal bacteria in ready-to-eat foods may be a much more important avenue in transmitting AR to the general public through the food ...
... small percentage in microbial population and they are not a significant source for horizontal transmission of AR. However, data from recent studies illustrated that commensal bacteria in ready-to-eat foods may be a much more important avenue in transmitting AR to the general public through the food ...
Poster
... are found in the cytosol and are the site of ATP hydrolysis, which provides the energy for the protein to function. MsbA is a lipid flippase, which means it transports lipid A produced in the cytosol to the outer leaflet of the inner cell membrane, flipping it so the hydrophilic end faces out. ...
... are found in the cytosol and are the site of ATP hydrolysis, which provides the energy for the protein to function. MsbA is a lipid flippase, which means it transports lipid A produced in the cytosol to the outer leaflet of the inner cell membrane, flipping it so the hydrophilic end faces out. ...
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF HEAVY METAL (LEAD, ZINC
... one of the most important environmental concerns from mine tailings. Metals are significant toxic factor to biota in the environment. For example, heavy metals may decrease metabolic activity and diversity as well as affect the qualitative and quantitative structure of microbial communities (Giller ...
... one of the most important environmental concerns from mine tailings. Metals are significant toxic factor to biota in the environment. For example, heavy metals may decrease metabolic activity and diversity as well as affect the qualitative and quantitative structure of microbial communities (Giller ...
Procedure:
... 2. Place the short end of a clean microscope slide into the suspension and spread the mixture across the slide to form a thin layer. 3. Allow to air dry. Do not heat fix. 4. Cover the smear with methylene blue for 2-3 minutes. 5. Rinse gently with water and allow to air dry. ...
... 2. Place the short end of a clean microscope slide into the suspension and spread the mixture across the slide to form a thin layer. 3. Allow to air dry. Do not heat fix. 4. Cover the smear with methylene blue for 2-3 minutes. 5. Rinse gently with water and allow to air dry. ...
RATE AND PATTERN OF ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN
... bacterium’s ability to mutate rapidly and spontaneously during therapy19. Similar observations were made in other low-and middle-income settings as well as highincome countries for Enterobacter spp, Klebisella spp and Pseudomonas aeruginosa20-22. Reasons for the high resistance rate observed in this ...
... bacterium’s ability to mutate rapidly and spontaneously during therapy19. Similar observations were made in other low-and middle-income settings as well as highincome countries for Enterobacter spp, Klebisella spp and Pseudomonas aeruginosa20-22. Reasons for the high resistance rate observed in this ...
Spatial Distribution Five Kingdoms of Life Three domains of life
... high surface area volume ratio increases •drag (friction) •nutrient uptake ...
... high surface area volume ratio increases •drag (friction) •nutrient uptake ...
Microbiology 1: Bacterial Properties
... Salmonella: an example of motility and invasion 1. The bacteria are motile outside the epithelial cell 2. A bacterium comes into contact with the surface of epithelial cell 3. At point of contact: the bacteria send a signal to the host cell 4. This causes monomeric actin to polymerise into filaments ...
... Salmonella: an example of motility and invasion 1. The bacteria are motile outside the epithelial cell 2. A bacterium comes into contact with the surface of epithelial cell 3. At point of contact: the bacteria send a signal to the host cell 4. This causes monomeric actin to polymerise into filaments ...
Lesson Overview
... To truly understand genetics, scientists realized they had to discover the chemical nature of the gene. If the molecule that carries genetic information could be identified, it might be possible to understand how genes control the inherited characteristics of living things. The discovery of the chem ...
... To truly understand genetics, scientists realized they had to discover the chemical nature of the gene. If the molecule that carries genetic information could be identified, it might be possible to understand how genes control the inherited characteristics of living things. The discovery of the chem ...
Concepts and Tools for Studying Microorganisms
... own nutritional status and that of their community. The myxobacterial cells can move actively by gliding and, on sensing food (bacterial, yeast, or algal cells), typically travel in “swarms” (also known as “wolf packs”) that are kept together by intercellular molecular signals. This form of quorum s ...
... own nutritional status and that of their community. The myxobacterial cells can move actively by gliding and, on sensing food (bacterial, yeast, or algal cells), typically travel in “swarms” (also known as “wolf packs”) that are kept together by intercellular molecular signals. This form of quorum s ...
microbiology
... Blue green pus in a wound indicates the presence of which of the following organisms? Pseudomonas aeriginosa What is the most common organism to affect a patient with AIDS? Pneumocytstic carinii The helminth that causes the most deaths worldwide belongs to which genera? Schistosoma (found in water) ...
... Blue green pus in a wound indicates the presence of which of the following organisms? Pseudomonas aeriginosa What is the most common organism to affect a patient with AIDS? Pneumocytstic carinii The helminth that causes the most deaths worldwide belongs to which genera? Schistosoma (found in water) ...
Digestive Role in Children
... Cholecystokinin may act to preserved mucosal immune function. Cholecystokinin may play an important role in maintaining the functional responsiveness of mucosal immunity during catabolic stress. ...
... Cholecystokinin may act to preserved mucosal immune function. Cholecystokinin may play an important role in maintaining the functional responsiveness of mucosal immunity during catabolic stress. ...
B: Chapter 1: Bacteria
... after they are treated with certain chemicals that are called stains. As shown in Figure 7, thick-cell-walled bacteria stain a different color than thin-cell-walled bacteria. The composition of the cell wall also can affect how a bacterium is affected by medicines given to treat an infection. Some m ...
... after they are treated with certain chemicals that are called stains. As shown in Figure 7, thick-cell-walled bacteria stain a different color than thin-cell-walled bacteria. The composition of the cell wall also can affect how a bacterium is affected by medicines given to treat an infection. Some m ...
Microbial Quality control 4
... medicines, blood products, and medical devices such as pacemakers and catheters. ...
... medicines, blood products, and medical devices such as pacemakers and catheters. ...
Louis Pasteur Vs Antoine Béchamp and The Germ Theory of
... oxygen. Another is a stoppage of movement or stagnation in the colloidal body fluids between cells. Still another is loss of electrical charge on the surface of red blood cells. This contributes to a condition called rouleau, sometimes called "sticky blood." Within a cell's wall, all the chemicals a ...
... oxygen. Another is a stoppage of movement or stagnation in the colloidal body fluids between cells. Still another is loss of electrical charge on the surface of red blood cells. This contributes to a condition called rouleau, sometimes called "sticky blood." Within a cell's wall, all the chemicals a ...
The silver cation (Ag+): antistaphylococcal
... the proton-motive force.10 In Staphylococcus epidermidis, exposure to Ag+ promotes release of iron from iron –sulphur clusters and subsequent formation of the lethal hydroxyl radical, in a process believed to result from the inhibition of electron transport chain components and production of the sup ...
... the proton-motive force.10 In Staphylococcus epidermidis, exposure to Ag+ promotes release of iron from iron –sulphur clusters and subsequent formation of the lethal hydroxyl radical, in a process believed to result from the inhibition of electron transport chain components and production of the sup ...
Prevotella spp. Habitat and transmission
... Bacteroides spp. are mainly restricted to species found predominantly in the gut and are the most common agents of serious anaerobic infections; Bacteroides fragilis is the main pathogen. Porphyromonas spp. are a saccharolytic pigmented species and form part of the normal oral flora. They are agent ...
... Bacteroides spp. are mainly restricted to species found predominantly in the gut and are the most common agents of serious anaerobic infections; Bacteroides fragilis is the main pathogen. Porphyromonas spp. are a saccharolytic pigmented species and form part of the normal oral flora. They are agent ...
CHAPTER 5 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFECTION
... • Pathogens must avoid, evade, or compromise these defenses in order to survive and thrive. • Pathogens can defeat host defenses in 2 ways: – Passive defense – using built-in structures found on the pathogen cell. – Active defense – attacking the host defenses ...
... • Pathogens must avoid, evade, or compromise these defenses in order to survive and thrive. • Pathogens can defeat host defenses in 2 ways: – Passive defense – using built-in structures found on the pathogen cell. – Active defense – attacking the host defenses ...
Bacteriophage One-step Growth Curve A bacteriophage is a virus
... infected with at least one phage. In fact, there will be about 10 phage for every bacterium. This ratio is referred to as the multiplicity of infection (MOI), so the MOI will be about 10. The mixture will be allowed to stand for a couple of minutes, then the bacteria will be centrifuged, leaving an ...
... infected with at least one phage. In fact, there will be about 10 phage for every bacterium. This ratio is referred to as the multiplicity of infection (MOI), so the MOI will be about 10. The mixture will be allowed to stand for a couple of minutes, then the bacteria will be centrifuged, leaving an ...
Multiple bacteria in aortic aneurysms
... These bacteria cannot be considered culture contaminants. Cell division indicated they were multiplying actively, and the presence of capsule suggested they might be more or less resistant to phagocytosis. Little agreement was found between microscopic and culture findings. When both transmission an ...
... These bacteria cannot be considered culture contaminants. Cell division indicated they were multiplying actively, and the presence of capsule suggested they might be more or less resistant to phagocytosis. Little agreement was found between microscopic and culture findings. When both transmission an ...
MCB 3020L Lab Experiment 4 Examination of Natural
... both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Other, non-glucose utilizing bacteria can grow on the medium and produce neutral or basic end products. This medium is a semi-solid (agar) medium containing peptone, glucose and the dye Brom-Thymol Blue. The dye is yellow in the acid and blue in the alkaline; i ...
... both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Other, non-glucose utilizing bacteria can grow on the medium and produce neutral or basic end products. This medium is a semi-solid (agar) medium containing peptone, glucose and the dye Brom-Thymol Blue. The dye is yellow in the acid and blue in the alkaline; i ...
Microbiology/Biochemistry of the Nitrogen Cycle Innovative
... oxidizing bacteria can be washed out of the system while ammonia oxidizing bacteria are retained along with denitrifying bacteria. Using this metabolic mode of operation allows for a 25% reduction in aeration energy required for ammonia removal, a 40% reduction in the amount of BOD addition needed f ...
... oxidizing bacteria can be washed out of the system while ammonia oxidizing bacteria are retained along with denitrifying bacteria. Using this metabolic mode of operation allows for a 25% reduction in aeration energy required for ammonia removal, a 40% reduction in the amount of BOD addition needed f ...
Natural Product Research: Formerly Natural Product Letters
... Aminoglycosides are often used in association with antibiotic inhibitors of peptidoglycan synthesis in treatment of Gram-positive infections, once these agents are able to increase uptake of aminoglycosides into the bacterial cell (Bliziotis et al. 2005). Modulation of aminoglycoside resistance has ...
... Aminoglycosides are often used in association with antibiotic inhibitors of peptidoglycan synthesis in treatment of Gram-positive infections, once these agents are able to increase uptake of aminoglycosides into the bacterial cell (Bliziotis et al. 2005). Modulation of aminoglycoside resistance has ...
Understanding Our Environment
... Johnson - The Living World: 3rd Ed. - All Rights Reserved - McGraw Hill Companies ...
... Johnson - The Living World: 3rd Ed. - All Rights Reserved - McGraw Hill Companies ...