by Kali Sorum | Jun 1, 2017 | Food
Plants and microbes have a love-hate relationship (I have a similar feeling when a long Minnesota winter causes me to delay planting my garden). There are many types of microorganisms that emerge in the spring and summer when we begin to plant our gardens. Some...
by Kali Sorum | Jan 26, 2017 | Clinical, Quizzes
It’s the time of year when sniffles and coughs can be heard throughout the office and laboratory. Did you remember to get your flu shot during all the holiday chaos? Influenza season is in full swing! Keep your hand sanitizer close by, increase your vitamin C...
by Kali Sorum | Jun 9, 2016 | Food
When growing microorganisms, several conditions including incubation time, temperature, pH, adequate moisture and sufficient nutrients (such as carbon and nitrogen) must be considered to ensure successful results. Even experienced microbiologists can run into growth...
by Kali Sorum | Jan 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
When growing microorganisms, several conditions must be considered to ensure successful results including correct temperatures and pH, adequate moisture and sufficient nutrients (carbon and nitrogen). Even experienced microbiologists can run into growth issues with...