Recombinant DNA Technology- Definition, Steps, Applications
Steps of Genetic Recombination Technology Application of Recombinant DNA technology Limitations of Recombinant DNA technology References
Sagar Aryal, PhD
Introduction to Antibodies with Diagrams
Antibodies are often referred to as immunoglobulins (immune proteins). Antibodies, or Y-shaped immunoglobulins, are proteins found in the blood that help to fight against foreign substances called antigens. Antigens, which are … Read more
Habitat and Morphology of Shigella dysenteriae
Habitat of Shigella dysenteriae They are found worldwide. Humans are only the natural host. They are also found in human intestinal tract. They are mostly found in the area where … Read more
Sandwich ELISA- Steps and Advantages
The sandwich ELISA quantify antigens between two layers of antibodies (i.e. capture and detection antibody). Sandwich ELISA is named so as antigen is sandwiched between two antibodies. The sandwich assay … Read more
Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Francisella tularensis
Laboratory diagnosis of Francisella tularensis Specimen Scrapings from infected ulcers, lymph node biopsies, and sputum, whole blood. Serum is generally collected from all patients early in disease and during convalescence. … Read more
Habitat and Morphology of Klebsiella pneumoniae
Habitat of Klebsiella pneumoniae They are found in mouth, skin and intestinal tract of human beings. They are also found in soil, water and sewage. Also found in bowel and respiratory … Read more
Laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Leptospira interrogans
Laboratory diagnosis of Leptospira interrogans Specimens Specimens consist of aseptically collected blood in a heparin tube, CSF, urine, or tissues for microscopic examination and culture. Serum is collected for agglutination … Read more
Habitat and Morphology of Listeria monocytogenes
Habitat of Listeria monocytogenes They are the natural pathogens of wide range of animals, birds, fish, ticks and crustacean. They are saprophytic in soil, water, sewage and plants decaying. They … Read more
Pathogenesis and Clinical manifestation of Gardenerella vaginalis
Pathogenesis of Gardenerella vaginalis A. Adherence of G. vaginalis to Host Epithelium: Initial Steps in Invasion The initial steps of establishing infection include adherence to host receptor sites, production of … Read more
Biochemical Test of Staphylococcus epidermidis
Biochemical Test of Staphylococcus epidermidis ÂBasic Characteristics Properties (Staphylococcus epidermidis) Capsule Mostly Capsulated Catalase Positive (+ve) Citrate Negative (-ve) Coagulase Negative (-ve) Gas Positive (+ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis Negative (-ve) Gram … Read more