How to Identify Staphylococcus epidermidis | Micro Lab Paper
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Jillian Thornton December 3, 2013 Microbiology INTRODUCTION This study was done using the information learned in Microbiology thus far. The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing an unknown microorganism. In the health field it can be used to diagnose an illness or disease in a patient. This allows the physician and staff […]
What is Second Hand Smoke by Jillian Thornton
Many smokers do not think about the effects cigarette smoking can have on the people in their surroundings. There are two types of smoke that come from cigarettes, mainstream and sidestream smoke. Mainstream smoke is what the smoker breathes out when they exhale. Sidestream smoke is produced from the burning end of the cigarette. Both […]
Example of Unknown Lab Report, Microbiology
MICROBIOLOGY UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 109 and Alternative #4 Rebecca Blackmon April 30th, 2013 General Microbiology I: BIO 203 604 Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION: The way bacteria function and flourish is important, especially for people entering the Healthcare field, because it allows people to have a better understanding on how to work with or […]
Is Obesity a Disease? by Rachel Yu
Millions of Americans each day are in a battle. They fight to keep the pounds off. Sadly, this is a war that many Americans are losing. Over 190 million Americans are overweight or obese, equaling almost two-thirds of the American population (Doane). Despite the abundance of resources available to American, obesity, a preventable and curable […]
Enterobacter aerogenes | Microbiology Tennessee
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT, Microbiology Unknown Number 121 Laura Puckett Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION Microbiology is an important field of study. Understanding how microbes work within the body leads to understanding how to decrease the chance of contracting a harmful one. This is very important knowledge for medical professionals to have to keep patients safe and healthy. […]
S. aureus and P. vulgaris | Microbiology Unknown Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 115 Nongnuch Kuligowski Microbiology: BIO203 Spring/2013 04/30/2013 Introduction The process of identifying bacteria is like solving a mystery; all requiring is to identify the clues. Each clue will offer possibility to solve the puzzle. Bacteria were among the first life forms on Earth and are present all around […]
Staphylococcus aureus | Microbiology Unknown Lab Report
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Unknown Number 103 (Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae) Michelle Gudorp General Microbiology Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION It is important to understand why a person would want to identify between different bacteria. In order for an individual to receive treatment for a certain bacterium, this bacterium must first be identified. This is done […]
What is Hydrocephalus by Jacqueline Rohrer
Hydrocephalus is the buildup of excess cerebral fluid in the skull. The word hydrocephalus originates from two Greek words, “hydro-” meaning water and “cephalus” meaning head, thus this disease is commonly referred to as “water on the brain”. Typically, cerebral fluid circulates through ventricles in the brain. In the case of hydrocephalus, there is an […]
Understanding Herpes Simplex Viruses by Dina Imsirevic
Herpes simplex viruses (HSV) are placed in two particular groups: Type 1, oral herpes, and type 2, genital herpes. HSV-1 is more common, but the two viral infections have many similarities. The virus causes bumps, sores, or small blisters to appear either above or below the waist. Even though the virus can appear anywhere on […]
Microbiology Unknown Lab Report | Staphylococcus epidermidis
UNKNOWN LAB REPORT Microbiology Unknown Lab Report Jessica Palmer, Spring 2013 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this lab was to identify two unknown bacteria from a mixed culture. The reason for identification of unknown bacteria was to help students recognize different bacteria through different biochemical tests. This is important in the medical field because identification of […]