Applying a simple stain to a bacterial culture is a technique that is used for examining the size, shape, and arrangement of a specimen. It uses a dye to stain the cells, making them easier to see under a microscope.
In…
Aquaculture is defined as the farming and husbandry of aquatic organisms. In practice aquaculture or mariculture (saltwater aquaculture) involves commercially growing seafood for consumers. It also involves the sciences…
One of the primary safeguards that life science companies use to help prevent contamination in cleanroom operations is Gowning.
Gowning is basically putting on clothing -- in this case layers of specially designed…
Brunswick Community College's (BCC) Center for Aquaculture and Biotechnology (CAB) has implemented a Biofuels from Algae project as a joint effort between the departments of Aquaculture and Biotechnology. This included…
This video describes the role of the fermentation process in the creation of biological products and illustrates commercial-scale fermentation at a cellular level. Included are descriptions of types of fermentation (…
This video is the second in a series of three videos depicting the major stages of industrial-scale bioprocessing: fermentation, separation/recovery, and purification. This video describes the process by which a…
This video is the third in a series of three videos depicting the major stages of industrial-scale fermentation: fermentation, separation/recovery, and purification. This program describes the process by which a…
This video is designed to educate beginning biotechnology students about specific career opportunities in industrial biotechnology by helping students to:
Identify a career path
Improve motivation to perform at a high…
Regular safety surveys are an important part of a company’s occupational health and safety program. It’s a tool for proactively identifying hazards and corrective actions. In this video, we demonstrate some important…
Dimensional checks are quality control procedures in which a sample of items are measured against the manufacturer's specifications. Items that we purchase for production such as vials, plugs and overseals must be…
