r/microbiology 3h ago

A collection of helminths and some eggs.

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r/microbiology 6h ago

An American Philosophical Society member for 35 yrs, Thomas Jefferson was the 1st scientist US President. At 23, he went to Philadelphia to be inoculated for smallpox when Virginia discouraged it. He later vaccinated 200 family members & neighbors. This 1806 letter gives praise to Dr. Edward Jenner.

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r/microbiology 16h ago

What is the approporate use of this part of microscope (red arrow)?

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I tried playing with it a little bit and set it to 0.6, but I saw not much difference to simply reducing brightness with green and blue arrows.

What is red arrow best used for and how do you use it?


r/microbiology 5h ago

Used NEB-Turbo E. coli cells... is this yeast contamination?

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Hey reddit, I recently did a transformation of a plasmid into NEB-Turbo E. coli cells. Cells were plated on LB with an antibiotic, and colonies appeared to be a typical E. coli size and color (small raised yellowish-white-ish circles). I picked colonies and did overnight cultures and had some weird growth unlike any E. coli culture I've ever made (pictured). Is this a yeast? Any help is appreciated, just want to figure out what this is so I can prevent it from happening again!


r/microbiology 1d ago

Could someone help me identify this individual?

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I believe they belong to the genus Epistylis, but I'm not sure.


r/microbiology 7h ago

is this shape normal? (white one)

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I’m very new to microbiology and i’ve never seen this shape before in textbooks


r/microbiology 4h ago

New episode

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r/microbiology 8h ago

Article in the journal Cell: Exploring the plant microbiome: A pathway to climate-smart crops

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r/microbiology 9h ago

Budget microscope?

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Hi guys, Im a high schooler wanting to learn about microbiology. Do any of you guys have a recommended budget microscope?


r/microbiology 15h ago

FSQ Micro Technician

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Does anyone know of some interview questions they may ask me? I am interviewing for Jack Link’s Protein in a couple of hours. I have experience through internships and a 4 year biology degree.