three months and learning…

This experience so far has been a great learning tool because even though I have not taken a microbiology course, yet, I have learned a couple of techniques used to study microorganisms.

Among these techniques are:  aseptic techniques, enrichment, media preparation, dilutions, biochemical tests, different screening methods… All of these techniques are extremely important because all of them combined are necessary to conduct my research.  They help me to prevent contamination of my work and reduce the amount of bacteria in a specific area in order for me to study separate colonies.  Moreover, with biochemical tests I am able to evaluate the products of gene function, in my case the enzyme urease.

Finally, visiting my fellow BioMinds scholars blogs widen my perception and knowledge about the great deal of things that can and are being done in science.  It’s nice to know that all of us are really excited about our research projects.

~ by Angel on March 26, 2008.