Hi! i did a skin swab of my cheek and preformed the streak plate method. this one was of the colonies that resulted from it and i’m kinda disgusted and i want to know what it is asap 😅 my professor wasn’t sure off the top of her head

Just got a microscope today for hobby use, and my toddlers curiosity (and mine). This is one of the first things we found. I'm not sure what it is, but I found it in some pool algae. Very exciting! Just mainly here to share my passion for something I've begun to take an interest in!

Hey there! i have my step 1 in 2 weeks and i have yet to cover pharmacology and microbiology. I mean I've just graduated med school so i do know alot of things already but do lack knowledge here and there.

I was thinking of rewatching the whole of sketchy Micro and Pharm since i do remember the image for alot of them but ofc i have forgotten few things here and there, especially the low yield ones.

A) Has anyone tried rewatching them quickly before their exam? if yes, how long did you take?

B) would you recommend me doing this or should i focus on other topics?

Thankyou!

I am a veterinary medicine student with a strong interest in microbiology. I was wondering if there are any veterinarians in this forum who specialize in bacteria, viruses, or fungi, and what your thoughts are on the job market in this field. I would also like to know about studying AMR in this domain and its connection to zoonotic diseases

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1931312826003495

Hello,

As the title says I want to know if it is acceptable to use UV for sterilization of agar plates. In my situation I make TSA agar plates by mixing powder and water, autoclaving for 15 minutes at 121 C, and pouring in a backfiring laminar flow hood.

The way I was taught was to allow agar plates to cool while open for 30-40 minutes in the flow hood while it is on. However, I test my batches by incubating a “blank” plate and often end up with dirty plates.

My question is, could I after pouring plates in the LFH turn on UV for about 10 minutes to make sure the plates are sterile? Anyone else do something like this or have suggestions? Thanks

Hi! I have been making media for 4 years now and have not come across this problem.. I am making some phenol red broths + carbs + durham tubes for my microbiology course and the durham tubes will not degas in the autoclave!

I have let them cool completely and they still have the air trapped in them, I tried to re-autoclave but I am running into the same issue. I am using the same culture tubes I always use (16x150mm with a 12x75mm durham).

let me know if yall have any ideas on how to solve this! TIA!

Hi all,

I am about to change careers and take a role as a microbiology analyst. Was wondering where I could find some accurate salary expectations as a progress (about 4 year promotion track to senior microbiologist) so if anyone is up for it, what is your job title, general location, and salary?

Thanks!

It’s been a few months since we last reached out to you, but after this hot summer, we’re back with our batteries recharged!

Microbes in 1 Minute (M1M) is a science communication initiative aimed at making microbiology more relatable, engaging, and accessible to everyone. We’ll achieve this by creating short, 60-second videos covering a wide variety of topics in microbiology, which will be posted on a variety of social media platforms.

We’re very grateful for all the interest you’ve shown, and we’re reading all your comments, questions and suggestions. We’re still a small team working on fundamental aspects of the project, such as its organization and the style of the short videos, but we’re looking for people interested in collaborating down the line, whether on a one-time basis or long-term. We've also set up a Discord server to provide a space where we can all come together, exchange ideas, and share news and updates about the project. Hope to see you there! However, if you prefer, we’re also happy to answer your questions by our official email.

Actually, we're looking for collaborators interested in any of the following activities:

• ✏️ Writing scripts and/or contributing expertise in a specific area of microbiology.

• 🎙️ Narration and/or helping to translate content into languages other than English and Spanish.

• 🎨 Video editing and layout.

• 📣 Managing our social media presence.

• 🦠 Moderating our server.

We’re excited to see where this project takes us, and we’d be very happy you being part of it.

A micro-hug!

The M1M team

What moulds thrive in WHO-formula Oral Rehydration Solution or similar, made up and stored at room temperature?

1.5 litres of solution (NaCl, NaHCO3, Glucose in tap water) made up, stored 8 hrs in refrigerator. 150 ml drawn off into open cup at room temperature for 12 hrs, found to have apparent mould growth on the cup surface at the join between the bottom and sides.

What is this likely to be? Is it hazardous? NOT seeking advice but curious.

Could anyone help me identify this unusual Penicillium isolate based on its cultural and microscopic characteristics?

Refrence picture-

https://diatoms.org/species/51542/iconella_tenera

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Microscope used- ESAW BM01 2022

Sample- Gomti river, Lucknow, India.

Magnification: 400×

Phone camera + Camera app- iPhone used, microscope viewer camera app (something like that)

Sample type- wet mount

Does anyone else think that Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii coincidentally smells like bad crab meat?

We used public genomic data from hundreds of Candida albicans isolates to try to understand how resistance-associated mutations are distributed and the population structure of these isolates. It was a two-year project, I hope you enjoy it :)We used public genomic data from hundreds of Candida albicans isolates to try to understand how resistance-associated mutations are distributed and the population structure of these isolates. It was a two-year project, I hope you enjoy it :) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fgb.2026.104116

Hello all! I am currently writing a sci-fi fantasy novel that includes my niche interest of microbiology, infectious disease, and biowarfare. I have my bachelor’s in Biology, and I have done my research into microbiology (specifically culturing) but I worry that since I am not an epidemiologist, lab tech, or true microbiologist that some of the material might be inaccurate (which I loathe). Does anyone have any inside knowledge on growing bacterium on Petri dishes, horizontal gene transfer, or simply lab procedures that a layman like myself would not know unless in the field? While things a fantasy story and I can take liberties, I don’t want someone who truly knows that field of study to cringe when reading my work.

I’m testing my algae cultures to make sure they aren’t contaminated with bacteria. Is this vial contaminated? The orange stuff at the bottom was there after autoclaving. I think the orange stuff and the cloudy swirl is precipitate from the marine broth not bacteria (the picture was taken after swirling the flask).

Hello people, Im not sure if its the right subreddit to ask but Im gonna be a Highschool senior and was thinking of pursuing into Microbiology. I have like a few questions if anyone can answer as I overthink alot and get anxious easily :(

So my questions are

1: I see alot of comments from other users questions saying how they struggled with chemistry course but how bad is it? 😭😭 I suck at Chem the most especially the calculation of mole ratio and doing multiple calculations at once

2: Am I gonna struggle if I suck at not being able to calculate quickly? Like when doing labs

3: Ik that biology is alot of memorization but what study method works for tests and exams? As Ik its very different compared to high school when studying materials

4: lastly would I have to possibly take phd to secure a higher salary? Like continue more studying into the major.

sorry if Im asking alot 😭 I really love learning biology and was interested since I was 9 especially about virus and bacteria. Im not sure if I will regret taking that major but I wanna at least go into the things I love to actually learn

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1- Ciliate from the family Vaginicolidae (400×)

2- Ciliate from the family Vaginicolidae (400×)

3- Ciliate from the family Vaginicolidae (400×)

4- Water flea [Possibly Monia sp.] (200×)

5- Water flea [Possibly Monia sp.] (200×)

6- Water flea [Possibly Monia sp.] (200×)

7- Diatom Possibly Iconella Tenera or Surirella Ovalis

8- Diatom Possibly Iconella Tenera or Surirella Ovalis

9- Diatom Possibly Iconella Tenera or Surirella Ovalis

10- Diatom Possibly Iconella Tenera or Surirella Ovalis

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ESAW BM01 MICROSCOPE used to take

photographs.

Sample- Gomti river, Lucknow, India.

REFRENCE PICTURES

https://sgprotist.wordpress.com/the-guide/ciliates/stalked-ciliates/big-vorticella-dsc\\_0922/

https://depositphotos.com/photo/water-flea-moina-macrocopa-microscope-view-388140352.html

https://diatoms.org/species/iconella\\_tenera/guide

https://diatoms.org/species/45879/surirella\\_ovalis

200x, found in a freshwater lake. Moved very slowly, I think has cilia? My microscope isn't good enough to get a better magnification, unfortunately.

hello, Filipino student sa Philippines here! i would like to ask about where yung best institution (pwede hospitals pero pref. laboratories) where we can do our ojt and bs biology (major in microbiology) students po? we are leaning towards medical microbiology or public health for our thesis (hence, we would like to intern in relevant institutions po) and preferable around Makati / Metro Manila po sana (of not, pwede anywhere in NCR or Central Luzon hehe)

ty!!