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Bacterial metagenomics

Enzyme identification and extraction

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What is an antibiotic?

I thought I knew this but now am confused as simple as it sounds. I knew that antibiotics are substances of microbial origin which are anti-life of other microorganims.. But I did some reading and...

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How can I get an opportunity to do a PhD degree?

I am seriously seeking an opportunity/scholarship to do a PhD degree in microbiology in a center of excellence or university outside Kenya . Any links that can help me get such a chance will be...

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Single Cell Protein: Is SCP gaining popularity or is it still being ridiculed?

In the wake of food insecurity and malnutrition all over, is the use of SCP (Single cell protein) gaining popularity or is it still unacceptable to use microorganisms as food? I know microbes like...

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What can scientists do to create a better understanding on the role of microorganisms of global warming and climate change?

Today I watched a very intriguing documentary about a journey into the future of water'. Ant it showed the extremes of climate which have been brought about by continued but gradual degradation of...

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Is self citation or referencing allowed in research?

Citations help show the value of research and the impacts a researcher or research is creating...Is it allowable for a researcher to self-cite or self-reference his/her work?

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Scientists argue that evolution is the origin of all life on earth hence phylogenetics. Is the evolution theory now overcoming the creation theory?

Evolution theory Phylogenetic and phylogenetic trees Phylogenetic models and phylogenetic studies Studies of similarities and differences between organisms

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What is the best method for studies of population diversity of bacteria in a water environment?

Population diversity studies of bacteria in a water enviroment My major problem is to find the best method for DNA extraction studies so that I can do the sequencing. Is it total environmental DNA...

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How best can I preserve bacterial cultures and for how long?

I have them on Agar slants in the refrigerator. What is my best alternative? And how often do I need to transfer them to fresh medium? I also know that the more you transfer them, then you tend to...

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