{"product_id":"laboratory-practices-in-microbiology-paperback-9780323910170","title":"Laboratory Practices in Microbiology (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323910170","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLaboratory Practices in Microbiology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvides the main source for understanding the characteristics of microorganisms using laboratory methods\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eOsman Erkmen (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323910170, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 February 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e292 pages, 20 illustrations (10 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 1.9 cm, 0.48 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This is a fabulous compendium of the very basic techniques and procedures needed to work in a microbiology laboratory. It would be perfect for anyone interested in this area who has no prior experience.\" \u003cb\u003e--© Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Valerie L Ng, PhD MD(Alameda County Medical Center\/Highland Hospital), reviewer, expert opinion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaboratory Practices in Microbiology\u003c\/i\u003e provides updated insights on methods of isolation and cultivation, morphology of microorganisms, the determination of biochemical activities of microorganisms, and physical and chemical effects on microorganisms. Sections cover methods of preparation of media and their sterilization, microorganisms in environment, aseptic techniques, pure culture techniques, preservation of cultures, morphological characteristics of microorganisms, wet-mount and hanging-drop techniques, different staining techniques, cultural and biochemical characteristics of bacteria, antimicrobial effects of agents on microorganisms, hand scrubbing in the removal of microorganisms, characteristics of fungi, uses of bacteriophages in different applications, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eApplications are designed to be common, complete with equipment, minimal expense and quick to the markets. Images are added to applications, helping readers better follow the expressions and make them more understandable. This is an essential book for students and researchers in microbiology, the health sciences, food engineering and technology, and medicine, as well as anyone working in a laboratory setting with microorganisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the AuthorPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction to the Student\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection I: Microbiological Media and Cultural Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Preparation of Media and Sterilization Techniques2. Microorganisms in Environment3. Aseptic Techniques4. Pure Culture Techniques5. Culture Preservation Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection II: Techniques on Morphological Examination of Bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Microscope for Study of Microorganisms7. Microbial Cell Measurement Technique8. Wet-mount and Hanging-drop Techniques9. Smear Preparation and Simple Staining Techniques10. Gram Staining Technique11. Bacterial Endospore Staining Techniques12. Bacterial Capsule Staining Techniques13. Motility Tests\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection III: Biochemical and Cultural Characteristics of Microorganisms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Cultural Characteristics of Bacteria15. Oxidation and Fermentation16. Hydrolytic Reactions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection IV: Chemical and Physical Effects on Microorganisms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Antiseptic and Disinfectant Effects on Microorganisms18. Antibiotic Sensitivity Test Technique19. Effect of Hand Scrubbing on Removal of Microorganisms20. Temperature Effects on Microorganisms21. Osmotic Pressure and pH Effects on Microorganisms22. Ultraviolet Light Effects on Microorganisms23. Oxygen Effects on Microorganisms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection V: Fungi and Bacteriophages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Morphological Characteristics of Yeasts and Molds25. Isolation, Enumeration, and Uses of Bacteriophages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendixBibliographyIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Microbiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Microbiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Microbiology%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSG%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSG\u003c\/a\u003e], Immunology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Immunology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Immunology%20%5BMJCM%5D%22\"\u003eMJCM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Academic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651128774936,"sku":"9780323910170","price":100.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780323910170_97a509cd-209b-4941-a130-0d83040bc1b4.jpg?v=1694993382","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/laboratory-practices-in-microbiology-paperback-9780323910170","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}