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Sex, pH, and the Microbiome: Why BV Symptoms Flare

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by askmicro
Hyper‑realistic medical illustration of a woman’s reproductive system highlighting vaginal pH balance with acidity and alkalinity scale, and beneficial vs harmful bacteria.

Ever notice that your bacterial vaginosis symptoms seem to get worse after sex or during certain times of your cycle? … Read more

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BV and Spotting: How Common Is It?

August 20, 2025August 19, 2025 by askmicro

If you’ve been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and then notice a little bit of spotting, it’s natural to wonder … Read more

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BV & Bleeding: Causes, Mechanisms, and Red-Flag Symptoms

August 22, 2025August 19, 2025 by askmicro
Hyper-realistic macro view of red blood cells and bacteria in inflamed tissue, illustrating how bacterial vaginosis can contribute to light bleeding

It’s one thing to deal with the unpleasant odor and discharge of bacterial vaginosis (BV). But seeing blood on top … Read more

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Can BV Cause Bleeding or Spotting? What’s Normal and When to See a Doctor

August 19, 2025 by askmicro

You might be familiar with the telltale signs of bacterial vaginosis (BV): the fishy odor and the annoying discharge that … Read more

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What Is a Bacterial Strain? (With Everyday Examples)

August 19, 2025 by askmicro

You’ve likely heard news about a “new strain of bacteria” causing an outbreak or read on a yogurt label that … Read more

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What Are Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria? Understanding Nature’s Fertilizer Factories

August 19, 2025 by askmicro
Plant root with nodules and nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Our world’s soil teems with unseen partners that quietly nourish plants without any help from fertilizers. In back yards and … Read more

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Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria – Examples and Why They’re So Important

August 18, 2025July 21, 2025 by askmicro
Plant root with nodules and nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Imagine if plants could pull fertilizer straight out of thin air. In a sense, that’s exactly what nitrogen-fixing bacteria do. … Read more

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Respiration in Microorganisms: How Microbes Create Energy and Shape Life

August 18, 2025July 20, 2025 by askmicro
Microorganisms undergoing cellular respiration with glowing internal structures and bubbles, with askmicrobiology.com watermark

There’s a lot going on behind the scenes of everyday life. While we go about eating, working, or scrolling through … Read more

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Preparation Plates in Microbiology: Techniques and Best Practices

July 14, 2025 by fleming

Why Plate Preparation Quality Matters Contaminated or uneven agar plates can inflate false‑positive rates by 12–25 % (CDC Lab Quality Report, … Read more

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Nucleofector 4D: Enhancing Genetic Studies and Transfection Efficiency

August 18, 2025July 14, 2025 by fleming
Scientist using a Nucleofector 4D device to transfect cells in a modern lab, askmicrobiology.com watermark

What Makes the 4D Nucleofector Unique? The Lonza 4D platform combines electroporation with proprietary buffers to deliver plasmids directly into … Read more

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