Category: Unit 2

Screenshot 2023 12 28 175843 Gram staining
Dec 28

Gram staining

Gram staining is a widely used differential staining technique in microbiology that categorizes bacteria into two groups based on their cell wall characteristics. The method was developed by Danish bacteriologist Hans Christian Gram in 1884 and has since become a fundamental tool for bacterial identification. The Gram stain differentiates bacteria into Gram-positive and Gram-negative based […]

Screenshot 2023 12 28 175306 Identification of bacteria: Simple staining
Dec 28

Identification of bacteria: Simple staining

Identification of bacteria involves a series of tests and analyses to determine the specific characteristics of a bacterial species. The process is crucial for understanding the nature of the microorganism, its potential pathogenicity, and guiding appropriate treatment strategies. Several methods are used for bacterial identification, and a combination of these approaches is often employed for […]