Faith Mokobi

Faith Mokobi is a passionate scientist and graduate student currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Nanoengineering (Synthetic Biology specialization) from Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, North Carolina A and T State University, North Carolina, USA. She has a background in Immunology and Microbiology (MSc./BSc.). With extensive higher education teaching and research experience in Biomedical studies, metagenomic studies, and drug resistance, Faith is currently integrating her Biomedical experience in nanotechnology and cancer theranostics.

Sporothrix schenckii- An Overview

September 5, 2022August 31, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

What is Sporothrix schenckii? Sporothrix schenckii is a dimorphic fungus that is widely distributed in soil and in and on living and dead decaying environments. It is a pathogenic fungus … Read more

Candida tropicalis- An Overview

September 5, 2022August 25, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

What is Candida tropicalis? Candida tropicalis is a yeast form of fungi known to be pathogenic in neutropenic hosts and disseminating through the bloodstream to peripheral organs. It is closely … Read more

DNA Transcription (RNA Synthesis)- Article, Diagrams and Video

September 17, 2022August 23, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

DNA transcription, also known as RNA synthesis is the process by which genetic information that is contained in DNA is re-written into messenger RNA (mRNA) by an RNA polymerase enzyme. The … Read more

Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Staining

September 25, 2022August 21, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Staining is a simple histological staining method used for the microscopic examination and identification of fungi. Principle of Lactophenol Cotton Blue (LPCB) Staining Lactophenol Cotton Blue … Read more

Candida glabrata- An Overview

September 5, 2022August 18, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

What is Candida glabrata? Candida glabrata was previously known as Torulopsis glabrata, belongs to the class of Fungi Imperfecti, the order of Moniliaes and family of Cryptococcaceae. C. glabrata is one of … Read more

7 Types of RNA with Structure and Functions

September 5, 2022August 14, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

What is RNA? Its full form is Ribonucleic acid. This is a polymer of subunits joined by phosphodiester bonds. It is a single-stranded nucleic acid similar to DNA but having … Read more

Giemsa Stain- Principle, Procedure, Results, Interpretation

September 25, 2022August 2, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

Introduction Giemsa stain was a name adopted from a Germany Chemist scientist, for his application of a combination of reagents in demonstrating the presence of parasites in malaria. It belongs … Read more

Masson’s Trichrome Staining

September 5, 2022July 28, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

Masson’s Trichrome Staining definition Masson’s Trichrome Staining is a histological staining method used for selectively stain collagen, collagen fibers, fibrin, muscles, and erythrocytes. It uses three stains for staining hence … Read more

Endocytosis- Definition, Process and Types with Examples

September 17, 2022July 24, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

Endocytosis- Definition, Process, Types. Examples

Endocytosis is a cellular mechanism by which, a cell internalizes substances including proteins, fluids, electrolytes, microorganisms, and some macromolecules, from its external environment. These substances undergo certain processes of breaking … Read more

Ziehl-Neelsen Staining- Principle and Procedure with Results

September 5, 2022July 8, 2022 by Faith Mokobi

What is Ziehl-Neelsen staining? The Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique is a differential staining technique that was initially developed by Ziehl and modified later by Neelsen, hence the name Ziehl-Neelsen stain. Neelsen … Read more