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There is no chance to do research without lab in the field of microbiology and depending on all theories we cannot make any hypothesis without performing any experiment so to solve these it can be just discussed related to research papers and articles and teach them related to it is good idea.

Yes thank you Shivani Raval

Some aspects of epidemiological studies based on clinical data, or monitoring of environmental predictive factors, could be undertaken especially, in areas where ban on movement has been eased. If the work involves seasonal materials, the materials could be collected and preserved until laboratory analysis is possible. Concurrently, coaching on writing research reviews continues via distant learning platforms.

They can perform bioinformatics analysis from home.

Although they cannot do lab work but can do literature review which will build their capacity

yes. I agree that at this stage literature survey is the best bet

If the student is so curious about research, the best way to do literature review on a particular microbiological problem and try to write a review article with help of his/her guide.

Plate count agar can be sterilised using a kitchen pressure cooker. Use sterile pippetes and petri dishes and off you go. No incubator? Ambient just takes a bit longer + 24hrs maybe I know not exact but think of the scientist long ago 🤔

Literature survey is all that is needed at this stage or as suggested, write a review article.

If they can't able to do lab work they can continue to work for literature.

If they have chance to move, its better to conduct on the epidemiological survey clinical based. If not, no choice guide them to do review article since you don't know when the lab will open!

This is the right time they can do all literary work related to their study. They can start writting of thesis and articles.

Review of literature or a systematic review on subject matter may help at this point in time

I agree with colleagues who suggest to do the literature survey because in microbiology there is no other chance to do the practical work only in the microbiology labs.

I agree with previous answers.

Skills learned in research will go wanting - suggest you assign technical questions/objectives and ask them to design appropriate experimental protocol.

You can benefit from reading and strengthening scientific research papers by watching practical YouTube to continue the scientific process

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You can start conducting online classes

I think it is possible for the students to write review about lab subjects or experiments and writing scientific practical reports from the lab curriculum vocabulary.

i am of the opinion that students should not be allowed into the medical research or diagnostic microbiology laboratory at these time of pandemic. However as suggested review work could be encouraged in the mean time

They can also work on Some insilico perimeters or bioinformatics

There are many educators out there conducting remote labs. Also, Interactive slides help in enhancing the efficacy of learning. You can visit ASM website for more