Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) agar – Principle, composition, and results
Introduction EMB agar, also known as Eosin Methylene Blue agar, is a specialized microbiological medium that plays a crucial role…
Introduction EMB agar, also known as Eosin Methylene Blue agar, is a specialized microbiological medium that plays a crucial role…
Introduction MacConkey Agar (MA) stands as a stalwart medium, aiding researchers in the isolation, identification, and differentiation of bacteria. This…
Introduction Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) was developed in the early 20th century by microbiologist E.P. Chapman, who recognized the salt…
Introduction The bile esculin test is a microbiological assay used to determine the ability of microorganisms to hydrolyze esculin in…
Introduction to Nutrient Agar Nutrient agar is a commonly used solid medium in microbiology that provides a nutrient-rich environment for…
Introduction The lipid hydrolysis test is a biochemical assay used in microbiology to determine the ability of microorganisms to hydrolyze…
Introduction The starch hydrolysis test is a biochemical assay used to determine the ability of microorganisms to hydrolyze starch, a…
Introduction The casein hydrolysis test is a laboratory technique used in microbiology to determine the ability of microorganisms to break…
Introduction The authors of the test (Christie, Atkinson, Munch, and Peterson) are abbreviated as CAMP. Since its discovery in diagnostic…
Introduction Several bacteria and archaea can use their metabolism to convert sulfur-containing compounds to hydrogen sulfide and gain energy in…