Sterilization (or sterilisation )is a term referring to any process that eliminates (removes) or kills all forms of microbial life, including transmissible agents (such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and spore forms) present on a surface, contained in a fluid, in medication, or in a compound. ...
A bactericidal, or bacteriocidal, is anything that kills bacteria, single-celled microorganisms that can be harmful to other organisms. Bacteria are very small organisms that can survive in nearly every environment on earth from warm, damp soil to radioactive waste that would severely harm other o...
According to the CDC, sanitizing refers to lowering the number of germs on a surface to a safe level, "as judged by public health standards or requirements." This process works either through cleaning (which physically removes germs from surfaces) or disinfecting (which kills germs). Sanitizing...
The pandemic goes on; my life goes on; but it has been another rough 1+ years. I have hardly done any hands-on anatomy as I’m hardly on campus at all, and my team’s work has mostly shifted into digital modelling for now (more about that below; it is not a bad thing though)....
For a more detailed understanding of anti-microbial fabrics, types of infection, viruses and their lifespans – download our anti-microbial guide here. What is anti-microbial fabric? Anti-microbial fabric is treated in a way which permanently kills and inhibits the growth of microbes and bacteria...
If bacteriocins are carried on plasmids, then this becomes easier; if a cell coding for bacteriocins lyses, it kills all members of the neighbourhood that do not bear the plasmid gene, and thus favours individuals that carry the plasmid (as they also carry resistance to the bacteriocin). As...
Advantages of UV include: a) No chemicals were added, b) Cost-effective, c) Fast-acting, d) Effective against a range of organisms broader than chlorine, and g) UV water purifier kills bacteria and viruses. UV disadvantages are: a) incapable of removing dissolved impurities (such as ...
Sulfidic — a horizon containing pyrite which, upon exposure to oxygen, can produce so much sulfuric acid that it kills plants and can cause fish kills (Figure 8b). Petrocalcic — in which so much calcium carbonate is accumulated that it literally forms a rock-like layer in the middle of ...
If you’ve ever heard the saying “stress kills”, it’s true. And it is not only related to our own demise. Stress can also kill your healthy microorganisms! A study conducted on squirrels showed that those living in a low-stress environment harbored healthier communities of microorganisms....
Occasionalanxietyis completely normal. We all experience jitters, nerves, or fear from time to time before important events, a job interview, or public speaking. However, experiencing intense, excessive, or persistent anxiety, fear, or worry can interfere with the quality of your life and health...