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Diagnosing Infectious Diseases — Laboratory Methods, ELISA, PCR, and Antibiotic Testing Explained | Chapter 29 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms

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Diagnosing Infectious Diseases — Laboratory Methods, ELISA, PCR, and Antibiotic Testing Explained | Chapter 29 from Brock Biology of Microorganisms How do clinicians accurately detect and identify infectious agents to guide treatment? Chapter 29 of Brock Biology of Microorganisms provides a comprehensive overview of clinical microbiology diagnostics, including traditional culture methods, advanced immunological assays, and rapid molecular techniques. This summary covers laboratory safety, specimen handling, immunoassays like ELISA, nucleic acid testing such as PCR, and how labs determine antibiotic susceptibility. Watch the full video summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more essential textbook breakdowns! Clinical Safety and Healthcare Environments To protect laboratory workers and patients, strict protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) are standard. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur in about 10% of patients, often caused by...

DNA Tools and Biotechnology — Gene Editing, PCR, and Genetic Engineering Explained | Chapter 20 of Campbell Biology

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DNA Tools and Biotechnology — Gene Editing, PCR, and Genetic Engineering Explained | Chapter 20 of Campbell Biology Welcome to Last Minute Lecture! This post explores the groundbreaking tools and techniques of DNA technology and biotechnology, as detailed in Chapter 20 of Campbell Biology . Discover how scientists manipulate and analyze genetic material through methods like CRISPR-Cas9, PCR, DNA sequencing, and gene cloning, and see how these advances impact medicine, agriculture, forensics, and more. Watch the full video summary below and subscribe for clear, chapter-by-chapter biotechnology insights! Introduction: Biotechnology in the Genomic Era Biotechnology harnesses the power of DNA tools to understand, edit, and apply genetics in practical ways. These technologies have revolutionized science, enabling precise genetic modifications, rapid DNA analysis, and transformative medical and agricultural solutions. DNA Sequencing and Gene Cloning DNA Sequencing: Determi...