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Automated microorganism Sample Collection Module
Modified Gelman Sampler obtains representative sample of microorganism population. Proposed Sample Collection Module is based on direct inoculation of selected solid growth media encased in a cartridge at all times except during inoculation. Cartridge can be handled with no danger of contamination to sample or operator
The role of microorganisms in the weathering of rocks. 2 - Focal distribution of microorganisms on the surface of rocks
Microorganism growth in synthetic medium using rock as mineral nutrient source, and rock weathering due to microorganism
Immobilized photosensitizers for antimicrobial applications
Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) is a very promising alternative to conventional antibiotics for the efficient inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms; this is due to the fact that it is virtually impossible for resistant strains to develop due to the mode of action employed. PACT employs a photosensitizer, which preferentially associates with the microorganism, and is then activated with non-thermal visible light of appropriate wavelength(s) to generate high localized concentrations of reactive oxygen species (ROS), inactivating the microorganism. The concept of using photosensitizers immobilized on a surface for this purpose is intended to address a range of economic, ecological and public health issues. Photosensitising molecules that have been immobilized on solid support for PACT applications are described herein. Different supports have been analyzed as well as the target microorganism and the effectiveness of particular combinations of support and photosensitiser
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Physical Biology of the Materials-Microorganism Interface.
Future solar-to-chemical production will rely upon a deep understanding of the material-microorganism interface. Hybrid technologies, which combine inorganic semiconductor light harvesters with biological catalysis to transform light, air, and water into chemicals, already demonstrate a wide product scope and energy efficiencies surpassing that of natural photosynthesis. But optimization to economic competitiveness and fundamental curiosity beg for answers to two basic questions: (1) how do materials transfer energy and charge to microorganisms, and (2) how do we design for bio- and chemocompatibility between these seemingly unnatural partners? This Perspective highlights the state-of-the-art and outlines future research paths to inform the cadre of spectroscopists, electrochemists, bioinorganic chemists, material scientists, and biologists who will ultimately solve these mysteries
Systematic description and key to isolants from Atacama Desert, Chile
Isolation and identification of desert soil microorganism from Chil
Life in extraterrestrial environments Quarterly status report, Aug. 15 - Nov. 15, 1968
Microorganism survival while suspended in simulated Mars dust clouds for 28 day
The Gemini micrometeorite collection experiment S-10 Final report
Micrometeorite impact and microorganism survival experiment flown aboard Agena vehicle
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