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Microbiology: Indole Test (Tryptophanase)
Microbiology: Indole Test (Tryptophanase)
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The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite
The Gruesome Tale of the Hitchhiking Parasite
Catalyst University
Microbiology Lab | Fluid Thioglycollate Media & Aerotolerance
Microbiology Lab | Fluid Thioglycollate Media & Aerotolerance
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Explainer: How the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infects human cells
Researchers from China have used cryo-electron microscopy to show how the virus responsible for COVID-19 attacks humans.
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Heliozoa: Round, Sticky, and Covered in Spikes
Heliozoa: Round, Sticky, and Covered in Spikes
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Do Microscopic Immortals Actually Exist
Are you immortal if you never age? Defying death is not as clear-cut as it might initially seem. What we define as immortality depends a bit on what you think it means to die.
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The Chaotic Life of Seashore Ciliates
The Chaotic Life of Seashore Ciliates
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Gastrotrichs Four Day Old Grandmothers
These little hairy-bellied friends lead a very interesting life, albeit a short one.
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Ophyroglena The Tricky Transforming Ciliate
On the surface, Ophyroglena seems like it should be pretty easy to identify, but it all depends on which stage of life it's currently in.
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Unsolved Mysteries of the Microcosmos
Sometimes we come across microbes that we just can't learn much about, or that don't fit into a larger story. So, this week we're sharing a few of those mysterious microbes with you.
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The Fish Sucking Lice That Aren’t Lice
Arugulus sure know how to get under a fish's skin, literally. Fish will actually throw themselves out of the water to get an Aruglus off of their side.
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The Purple Bacteria That Are Afraid of Oxygen
“But wait!” you might be saying to yourself. “How can an organism be photosynthetic and so afraid of oxygen? Doesn’t photosynthesis create oxygen?” And yes, you would be correct—most of the time...
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Flinching Saves Lives in the Microcosmos
Flinching Saves Lives in the Microcosmos
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DNAse Test | Theory & Results
In this video, we explore the theory and interpretation of results for the DNAse test in microbiology lab.
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How Do Colonies Help Microorganisms Survive?
In the microcosmos, it's dangerous to go alone. This week we go on a journey into colonies to find out why sticking together is such a great strategy!
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Midi-chlorians Our Connection to the Force - April Fools' Day Video
Midi-chlorians Our Connection to the Force - April Fools' Day Video
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Dileptus: The Toxic Micro Elephant With an Insatiable Appetite
Dileptus: The Toxic Micro Elephant With an Insatiable Appetite
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Copepods: The Diatom-Devouring King of Plankton
Scientists have observed some copepods eating over 300,000 diatoms in a single day!