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Bacterial cells can 'remember' brief, temporary changes to their bodies and immediate surroundings, a new study has found. And, although these changes are not encoded in the cell's genetics, the cell still passes memories of them to its offspring -- for multiple generations.   Although these changes are not encoded in the cell's genetics, the cell still passes memories of them to its offspring -- for multiple generations.   Not only does this discovery challenge long-held assumptions of how the simplest organisms transmit and inherit physical traits, it also could be leveraged for ne ..read more

Image by Tim Sandle Key aspects of the wastewater treatment steps, together with some examples of operational problems, are discussed in this paper, together with some examples of what happens when things go wrong. Read the full article here. Reference: Sandle,T. (2024)  Safe and effective operation of wastewater plants, EJPPS, 29 (2) DOI: https://www.ejpps.online/post/safe-and-effective-operation-of-wastewater-plants  Posted by Dr. Tim Sandle, Pharmaceutical Microbiology Resources (http://www.pharmamicroresources.com/) Pharmaceutical Microbiology (c) Dr Tim Sandle http://www.p ..read more

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Reviewed by Melissa Patel, QA Compliance, Bio Products Laboratory The modern microbiologist, be they based in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or industry, should only spend part of their time at the laboratory bench. Modern industrial and pharmaceutical microbiology has moved beyond the quality control paradigm and requires the microbiologist to spend considerable time in the manufacturing environment. This repositioning also requires the microbiologist to broaden their skill set and taken on aspects of validation, engineering, chemistry, experimental design, technology transfer and quality ass ..read more

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections stand as one of the critical biological threats to human health on a global scale. One example is with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella enterica. The rise of MDR strains, coupled with the constrained array of treatment options, requires continuous innovation of therapeutic approaches.   According to Pharmaceutical Microbiology Resources: “Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium bacteria (S. Typhimurium) commonly cause human gastroenteritis, inflammation of the lining of the intestines. The bacteria live inside the gut and can infect the e ..read more

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  What is critical thinking? As with any oft-used term, and one centered on intellectual pursuits and of pedagogical research, there are differing approaches. One definition, which is useful, among the voluminous texts on the subject, is (1):   “Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.”   Defining critical thinking is one ..read more