Everything you need to know about plasmids. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. What is a Plasmid ? Ans. The plasmids have been reported from prokaryotic as well as eukaryotic cells. A plasmid may be defined as extra-chromosomal genetic element which is not essential for the growth of the cell and has no extra cellular form. [...]
In this article we will discuss about the need for pure cultures for identification of bacteria. Despite the fact that some bacteria may be having remarkable characteristics for identification, their isolation and preparation of pure cultures is a necessity. Modern techniques of identification using gene problems often with enhancement by a polymerase chain reaction PCR can be performed using mixed [...]
The below mentioned article provides a note on history of Bergey's manual. The Society of American Bacteriologists presently known as the American Society of Microbiology began compiling the first edition of Bergey's Manual by appointing an editorial board with Dr David Hendricks Bergey as its Chairman. The other members of the board were Francis C. Harrison, Robert S. Breed, Bernard [...]