Essays about: "colony PCR"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words colony PCR.

  1. 1. Prevalence of ctrA and crgA genes in non-meningococcal neisserial species colonising the upper respiratory tract among university students in Örebro

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Magnus Klinteskog; [2021]
    Keywords : Neisseria; meningitidis; ctrA; crgA; carrier;

    Abstract : Introduction: A Neisseria meningitidis carrier study has been conducted among students at Örebro university in Sweden in 2018 and 2019. Pharyngeal samples were collected from 3489 students. PCR for the genes ctrA and crgA was run on all samples. The positive samples were then cultured on agar plates to find the N. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimization of a sampling and analysis process to study the effects of skin care products on the microbial skin flora.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk mikrobiologi

    Author : Emma Gifvars; [2021]
    Keywords : Method development; Method optimization; Microbial skin flora; Biotechnology; PCR analysis; Quantification of bacteria; Degree project in applied microbiology; Technology and Engineering; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Vår hud är hem för en stor grupp av mikroorganismer, hudens mikroflora, som påverkar vår hälsa och vårt välbefinnande. Ändå finns det många aspekter av detta ämne som ännu är outforskade. READ MORE

  4. 3. DNA based analyses of microbiota in fat fraction of raw milk

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Caroline Blänning; [2017]
    Keywords : raw milk; microbiota; whole milk; DNA T-RFLP; PCR;

    Abstract : The microbiota of raw milk is complex and the analysis methods have during the years developed from culturing to molecular based methods, allowing more precise descriptions of the composition. This project included both cultivation and molecular methods to compile the distri-bution of microorganisms in the whole milk, since the most common way to day to investigate milk microbiota is based on defatted milk. READ MORE

  5. 4. Isolation and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Swedish Foods

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Gim Minchul; [2015]
    Keywords : Lactic acid bacteria; Fermentation; Swedish foods;

    Abstract : Food fermentation is a method widely used in the past to extend the storage life of food. Numerous studies on fermented food have revealed that they not only have biopreservative properties but also health benefits. READ MORE

  6. 5. Culture independent analysis of microbiota in the gut of pine weevils

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för bioteknologi (BIO)

    Author : Tobias Ölander; [2013]
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    Abstract : In Sweden, the pine weevil causes damages for several hundreds of millions kronor annually. The discouraged use of insecticides has resulted in that other methods to prevent pine weevil feeding needs to be found. Antifeedants found in the pine weevil own feces is one such alternative. READ MORE