The other day I was reading about how antibiotics and antiseptics are different, and it really helped clear up some confusion. Antibiotics are chemicals used inside the body to fight bacterial infections by targeting specific bacterial processes, while antiseptics are ...

The other day, I was reading about microbiological techniques and came across the difference between direct microscopic count and viable count. It turns out direct microscopic counting quickly gives the total number of cells in a sample, both alive and ...

The other day, I was reading about staining techniques in microbiology and came across the difference between negative staining and capsule staining. Negative staining is a simple method that stains the background, leaving cells clear so we can see their ...

I remember during one of our lab sessions, someone asked about the difference between simple and differential stains. It made me realize many of us mix them up. So I looked it up properly, and here’s a straightforward breakdown that ...

The other day I was reading about the differences between bright field and phase contrast microscopes, and I found it really interesting how these two common microscopy techniques offer distinct advantages. Bright field microscopy works by transmitting light through stained ...

The other day I was reading about the differences between bright field and phase contrast microscopes, and I found it really interesting how these two common microscopy techniques offer distinct advantages. Bright field microscopy works by transmitting light through stained ...

The other day, someone asked me what the difference is between a wet mount and a hanging drop prep in microbiology. I had a rough idea but decided to dig into it properly. Wet mounts are quick and easy, great ...

The other day, someone asked me what the difference is between a wet mount and a hanging drop prep in microbiology. I had a rough idea but decided to dig into it properly. Wet mounts are quick and easy, great ...

The other day, someone asked me what the actual difference is between a pure culture and a mixed culture in microbiology. I remembered reading about this during my lab prep, and it’s something worth understanding because it really shapes how ...

I remember once during lab prep, we were asked to bring examples of media types, and I got confused between selective and differential media. Later, while reading a practical guide, I learned that selective media are designed to suppress unwanted ...

I was reading about different microbiology techniques when I came across a discussion comparing pour plate and spread plate methods. It made me realize how often we use these in lab work but never really stop to appreciate their unique ...

The other day during lab work, someone asked why we use serial dilutions for plate counts but parallel ones for ELISA. I found this breakdown really helpful. It clearly explains how each method is set up, when to use them, ...