Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

5 Species that Thrive in Cool Climates: Arctic Willow, Poppy, Heather, Tundra Grasses, and Alpine Plants with Specialized Mechanisms

Species that grow at cool temperatures: Mycoplasma marinumMycoplasma ulcerans Several species grow at cool temperatures. Some of these include: 1. Arctic Willow (Salix arctica): This is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Uncovering the Unique Cell Wall Structure of Acid-Fast Organisms in Microbiology: The Acid-Fast Staining Procedure Revealed

Appearance of acid fast organisms red or pink against a blue background Acid-fast organisms are organisms that resist decolorization by acid-alcohol after being stained with a primary...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Understanding Acid-Fast Staining: A Guide to Identifying Mycobacteria in the Lab

Components of acid fast staining carbolfuchsinacid-alcoholmethylene blue Acid-fast staining is a laboratory technique used to stain specific types of bacteria, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The components of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

How Malachite Green Agar is Used for Bacterial Isolation and Selective Growth in Microbiology – Recipe and Benefits Explained.

Solid media that contains Malachite green Lowenstein-Jensen Solid media that contains Malachite green is often used in microbiology for the selective growth and isolation of certain bacteria....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Optimizing Mycobacteria Cultivation: Understanding the Role of Different Culture Media

Culture mediums for Mycobacteria Egg-based (Lowenstein-Jensen, Petragnani, ATS)Serum or Agar-based (Middlebrook 7H10 and 7H11)Liquid Mycobacteria are slow-growing, acid-fast bacteria that require specialized culture media for their isolation...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Understanding Egg-based Media: Supporting Bacterial Growth, Isolation, and Metabolic Activity.

What is the purpose of egg-based media? neutralize toxic material Egg-based media is a type of laboratory media used to grow and cultivate bacteria for various scientific...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Mycology

Unveiling the Power of Fluorescent Stains: Illuminating Structures and Molecules in Scientific Research

Fluorescent stain Auramine-rhodamine A fluorescent stain is a type of dye or colored substance that is used in laboratory investigations to highlight cells, tissues, or structures. Compared...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Immunology

The Vital Role of Bone Marrow and Thymus in the Human Immune System

Bone marrow and thymus Primary lymphoid organs in adults Bone marrow and thymus are two important lymphoid organs in the human body that play a vital role...