This document summarizes a presentation about a genetically engineered microorganism called a "super bug" developed to degrade hydrocarbons in petroleum waste. The super bug was constructed by Anand Chakrabarty et al. in 1979 through conjugative transfer of plasmids containing genes from Pseudomonas putida strains that degrade various hydrocarbons like camphor, octane, xylene, and naphthalenes. This created a strain with three plasmids allowing it to break down multiple pollutants. The super bug was selected and mass cultured, then used to treat oil spills by applying inoculated straw to spread the bacteria and degrade the oil over time.
Degradative plasmids & superbug for oil spillsAnu Sreejith
The document discusses the development of a "superbug" bacterium for oil spill cleanup. It describes how researchers genetically engineered Pseudomonas putida by transferring plasmids containing genes for degrading various hydrocarbons. This created a strain that could break down compounds like camphor, octane, xylene and naphthalene. The superbug was the first genetically engineered microorganism to be patented. While genetically engineered microbes show promise for bioremediation, they also risk disturbing ecosystems if released.
This document discusses screening techniques used to isolate microorganisms of interest from a population. It describes primary screening as an initial process to discard many non-useful microbes while detecting a small percentage that may have industrial applications. Secondary screening further tests the capabilities of these isolated microorganisms to determine their real potential value. Some primary screening techniques mentioned include using crowded plates, detecting organic acid production, and screening for antibiotic production. The document also discusses improving crowded plate techniques and the goals and approaches of secondary screening to evaluate a microorganism's potential for industrial use.
This document summarizes screening techniques for industrially important microorganisms. It discusses primary and secondary screening. Primary screening involves isolating microorganisms of interest from environmental samples using selective media and techniques like dye indicators or crowded plates. Secondary screening further evaluates isolates for commercial value by identifying useful metabolites and determining optimal growth conditions. Examples provided are screening for organic acid, antibiotic, and extracellular metabolite producers. Secondary screening of antibiotic-producing Streptomyces involves measuring inhibition zones against test organisms.
This document summarizes the application of computers in fermentation. It discusses the initial use of computers in the 1960s for modeling fermentation processes. Computers are now used for logging process data, analyzing the data, and controlling fermentation processes. Sensors are used to monitor important factors like temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and mineral/nutrient levels to provide data inputs for computer control and modeling of fermentation.
Polysaccharides produced by microorganism during their growth and especially at the stationary phase of growth when there is excess of carbon source in the medium.
High molecular weight carbohydrate polymers mainly produced by bacteria and fungi.
Microbial polysaccharides are of two types:
Storage polysaccharides like glycogen, inulin etc.
Exopolysaccarides like xanthans, dextrans, levans which are secreted by the cells.
This document discusses the key components required for microbial growth and fermentation, including carbon, nitrogen, minerals, vitamins and oxygen. It outlines the goals of optimizing fermentation media to maximize product yield while minimizing undesirable byproducts. Finally, it examines various carbon sources, nitrogen sources, minerals, trace elements and antifoaming agents used in fermentation media formulation.
This document summarizes a presentation about a genetically engineered microorganism called a "super bug" developed to degrade hydrocarbons in petroleum waste. The super bug was constructed by Anand Chakrabarty et al. in 1979 through conjugative transfer of plasmids containing genes from Pseudomonas putida strains that degrade various hydrocarbons like camphor, octane, xylene, and naphthalenes. This created a strain with three plasmids allowing it to break down multiple pollutants. The super bug was selected and mass cultured, then used to treat oil spills by applying inoculated straw to spread the bacteria and degrade the oil over time.
Degradative plasmids & superbug for oil spillsAnu Sreejith
The document discusses the development of a "superbug" bacterium for oil spill cleanup. It describes how researchers genetically engineered Pseudomonas putida by transferring plasmids containing genes for degrading various hydrocarbons. This created a strain that could break down compounds like camphor, octane, xylene and naphthalene. The superbug was the first genetically engineered microorganism to be patented. While genetically engineered microbes show promise for bioremediation, they also risk disturbing ecosystems if released.
This document discusses screening techniques used to isolate microorganisms of interest from a population. It describes primary screening as an initial process to discard many non-useful microbes while detecting a small percentage that may have industrial applications. Secondary screening further tests the capabilities of these isolated microorganisms to determine their real potential value. Some primary screening techniques mentioned include using crowded plates, detecting organic acid production, and screening for antibiotic production. The document also discusses improving crowded plate techniques and the goals and approaches of secondary screening to evaluate a microorganism's potential for industrial use.
This document summarizes screening techniques for industrially important microorganisms. It discusses primary and secondary screening. Primary screening involves isolating microorganisms of interest from environmental samples using selective media and techniques like dye indicators or crowded plates. Secondary screening further evaluates isolates for commercial value by identifying useful metabolites and determining optimal growth conditions. Examples provided are screening for organic acid, antibiotic, and extracellular metabolite producers. Secondary screening of antibiotic-producing Streptomyces involves measuring inhibition zones against test organisms.
This document summarizes the application of computers in fermentation. It discusses the initial use of computers in the 1960s for modeling fermentation processes. Computers are now used for logging process data, analyzing the data, and controlling fermentation processes. Sensors are used to monitor important factors like temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and mineral/nutrient levels to provide data inputs for computer control and modeling of fermentation.
Polysaccharides produced by microorganism during their growth and especially at the stationary phase of growth when there is excess of carbon source in the medium.
High molecular weight carbohydrate polymers mainly produced by bacteria and fungi.
Microbial polysaccharides are of two types:
Storage polysaccharides like glycogen, inulin etc.
Exopolysaccarides like xanthans, dextrans, levans which are secreted by the cells.
This document discusses the key components required for microbial growth and fermentation, including carbon, nitrogen, minerals, vitamins and oxygen. It outlines the goals of optimizing fermentation media to maximize product yield while minimizing undesirable byproducts. Finally, it examines various carbon sources, nitrogen sources, minerals, trace elements and antifoaming agents used in fermentation media formulation.
This document summarizes microbial degradation of various xenobiotics and pollutants. It discusses how microbes like bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes are able to degrade compounds like hydrocarbons, PAHs, pesticides, dyes and other xenobiotics. The microbes produce enzymes that allow them to use these compounds as carbon and energy sources and breakdown the compounds into simpler molecules like carbon dioxide and water.
1. The seminar discusses developing transgenic plants resistant to insects through the transfer of resistance genes from microorganisms, higher plants, and animals into crop plants.
2. Major objectives of plant biotechnology are to develop plants resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses. Resistance to insects has been achieved by introducing genes encoding Bt toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis and other insecticidal proteins.
3. Useful genes have been isolated from microbes like B. thuringiensis, higher plants like beans and tobacco, and animals like mammals. These genes have been successfully used to engineer insect-resistant crops like cotton, potato, tomato, and tobacco.
Modified M13 vectors have a large number of cloning sites which allow for insertion of foreign DNA. These vectors are derived from the M13 bacteriophage and are commonly used for DNA sequencing, mapping and mutagenesis experiments in molecular biology research. The document appears to be a seminar topic submission about using the M13 phage for biotechnology applications.
The document discusses strain improvement, which is the process of manipulating microbial strains to enhance their metabolic capacities. The main methods discussed are selection of natural variants, induced mutants, and use of recombinant technology. Key characteristics for improving strains are selecting for stability, resistance to infection/components, favorable morphology, and tolerance to low oxygen. The goal is to develop strains that can be used commercially.
Nucleic acid hybridization is a technique where single-stranded nucleic acid molecules form double-stranded molecules through hydrogen bonding between complementary base sequences. This process can identify specific DNA or RNA sequences through the use of labeled probes. There are different types of hybridization including Southern blot, which uses probes to detect complementary DNA sequences separated by electrophoresis; Northern blot, which detects RNA sequences; and colony hybridization, which isolates plasmids containing a particular sequence.
Metagenomics is the study of genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples without culturing. This field enables research on uncultured organisms and microbial communities. There are three main metagenomic approaches: biochemical, whole genome shotgun sequencing, and 16s rRNA sequencing. Metagenomics is being applied to study human microbiomes, discover new genes and enzymes, monitor environmental impacts, and characterize uncultured microbes. Future directions include identifying more novel products from uncultured bacteria and improving culture methods and bioinformatics tools.
Methanogenesis or biomethanation is the formation of methane by microbes known as methanogens. Organisms capable of producing methane have been identified only from the domain Archaea, a group phylogenetically distinct from both eukaryotes and bacteria, although many live in close association with anaerobic bacteria.
Lambda phage is a bacteriophage that infects E. coli bacteria. It has two life cycles: a lytic cycle and a lysogenic cycle. In the lytic cycle, the phage genome is transferred into the bacterial cell where it replicates and causes the bacterial cell to burst, releasing new phage particles. In the lysogenic cycle, the phage genome integrates into the bacterial chromosome and replicates with the host DNA without killing the cell. The phage can switch between these two cycles depending on environmental conditions inside the infected bacterial cell.
Batch, fedbatch and continuous fermentationDhanya K C
The document discusses different types of fermentation processes including batch, fed-batch, and continuous fermentation. It explains the key characteristics of each type such as whether the system is open or closed, and how substrates and cells are added or removed. The stages of microbial cell growth including lag phase, exponential phase, stationary phase, and death phase are also summarized for batch fermentation.
Single cell protein (SCP) refers to protein extracted from pure cultures of microorganisms like yeast, algae, fungi and bacteria. It can be used as a protein supplement for humans and animals. SCP is produced by growing microorganisms on substrates through fermentation. The microbes are then harvested, processed and treated to isolate and purify the protein. SCP has potential advantages as a sustainable protein source but also risks if toxic microbes or byproducts are consumed.
Single cell proteins (SCP) are dried cells of microorganisms that can be used as protein supplements for humans and animals. SCP production was first commercialized in the 1950s using bacteria cultured on methanol. Common microorganisms used for SCP production include fungi, yeast, algae and bacteria. Production involves selecting a suitable microorganism strain, fermenting it under controlled conditions, harvesting the cells, processing them, and isolating the protein. SCP have potential applications as nutritional supplements, health foods, and animal feed due to their protein and nutrient content.
This document summarizes biodegradation of various xenobiotics including hydrocarbons, plastics, and pesticides. It discusses that xenobiotics are man-made chemicals that do not occur naturally. Biodegradation is the breakdown of these substances by microorganisms. Various microbes can degrade hydrocarbons through aerobic and anaerobic pathways. Plastics are broken down through hydrolysis and further degraded by acidogenic, acetogenic, and methanogenic bacteria. Pesticides are degraded through methods like dehalogenation, deamination, and hydroxylation. The document provides examples of microbes and mechanisms involved in the biodegradation of these pollutants.
Site-directed mutagenesis is a technique used to introduce specific changes to the DNA sequence of a gene by altering the nucleotide sequence. It allows researchers to study the impact of mutations by changing individual bases, deleting bases, or inserting new bases. There are different methods of site-directed mutagenesis including oligonucleotide-based methods and PCR-based methods. Site-directed mutagenesis has applications in research, production of desired proteins, and development of engineered proteins for commercial uses like detergents.
Simian virus 40 (SV40) is a DNA virus that can cause tumors in monkeys and humans, and it was first identified as a contaminant in polio vaccines in the 1960s. SV40 has been widely used as a cloning vector due to its ability to efficiently deliver genes into a variety of cells without killing the host cell or eliciting an immune response. Future research prospects for SV40 vectors include developing recombinant versions for gene transfer applications and furthering understanding of related retroviruses.
This document discusses methylases, which are enzymes that add methyl groups to DNA. Specifically:
- Methylases transfer methyl groups from S-adenosylmethionine to adenine or cytosine bases within their recognition sequence on DNA. This methylation protects the DNA from restriction endonucleases.
- The methylase and restriction enzyme of a bacterial species together form the restriction-modification system, with the methylase protecting the host DNA.
- Methylases are of interest because methylation of some restriction enzyme recognition sites protects the DNA from being cleaved by that enzyme. This allows study of DNA isolated from strains expressing common methylases like Dam or Dcm.
This document discusses the development of inoculum for industrial fermentation processes. It defines inoculum as a mixture of cultured microbes and the media they are growing in. The key steps in inoculum development are preparing a suitable growth media, maintaining optimal pH and nutrient levels, and conducting growth in stepwise increasing volumes. Examples of common inoculum media compositions are provided for vitamin and bacterial insecticide production processes. Developing high quality inoculum is important for efficiently adapting cultures to fermentation conditions.
Lectut btn-202-ppt-l4. bacteriophage lambda and m13 vectors (1)Rishabh Jain
This document describes the bacteriophages λ and M13, which are commonly used as cloning vectors. λ phage is a temperate phage that infects E. coli and has a double-stranded linear DNA genome. Its genome is organized into regions that encode proteins for the phage head, tail, and lysogeny/lysis functions. M13 is a filamentous phage with a single-stranded circular genome. Both phages can be modified and used to insert and replicate foreign DNA fragments in E. coli for cloning purposes.
Baculoviruses are viruses that can infect and kill many invertebrate organisms, including insects. They are usually small and contain double-stranded DNA. Baculoviruses can remain dormant in the environment for long periods before infecting insects. Most baculoviruses must be eaten by the host insect to cause infection. Genetic engineering has enhanced baculoviruses for use as biological insecticides by introducing genes that increase the speed of killing insects. Introduced genes include genes for Bt toxin, scorpion neurotoxin, and other toxins. Baculoviruses are good candidates for species-specific pest control due to their ability to persist in the environment and multiply rapidly within
The document discusses the potential for white rot fungi, such as Phanerochaete sordida YK-624 and P. chrysosporium IFO31249, to bioremediate polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzo-furans (PCDFs). Experiments showed that both fungi were capable of degrading between 70-75% of various PCDDs and PCDFs within 14 days when supplemented with glucose and oxygen. The degradation occurred through non-specific extracellular enzymes and showed no clear dependence on substrate structure. Care was taken to prevent evaporation and exposure during the experiments.
This document discusses single cell protein (SCP) production using fungi and yeast. It provides details on:
1) SCP refers to proteins extracted from microorganisms like algae, yeast and fungi that can be used as a substitute for protein rich foods or animal feed. Common microorganisms used include various yeasts like Saccharomyces cerevisiae and fungi like Aspergillus oryzae.
2) SCP production involves selecting a suitable strain, fermentation, harvesting, post-harvest treatment and processing. Examples of SCP production using yeast and various waste materials like pineapple and papaya waste are provided.
3) Fungal SCP called mycoprotein has been commercially
This document summarizes microbial degradation of various xenobiotics and pollutants. It discusses how microbes like bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes are able to degrade compounds like hydrocarbons, PAHs, pesticides, dyes and other xenobiotics. The microbes produce enzymes that allow them to use these compounds as carbon and energy sources and breakdown the compounds into simpler molecules like carbon dioxide and water.
1. The seminar discusses developing transgenic plants resistant to insects through the transfer of resistance genes from microorganisms, higher plants, and animals into crop plants.
2. Major objectives of plant biotechnology are to develop plants resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses. Resistance to insects has been achieved by introducing genes encoding Bt toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis and other insecticidal proteins.
3. Useful genes have been isolated from microbes like B. thuringiensis, higher plants like beans and tobacco, and animals like mammals. These genes have been successfully used to engineer insect-resistant crops like cotton, potato, tomato, and tobacco.
Modified M13 vectors have a large number of cloning sites which allow for insertion of foreign DNA. These vectors are derived from the M13 bacteriophage and are commonly used for DNA sequencing, mapping and mutagenesis experiments in molecular biology research. The document appears to be a seminar topic submission about using the M13 phage for biotechnology applications.
The document discusses strain improvement, which is the process of manipulating microbial strains to enhance their metabolic capacities. The main methods discussed are selection of natural variants, induced mutants, and use of recombinant technology. Key characteristics for improving strains are selecting for stability, resistance to infection/components, favorable morphology, and tolerance to low oxygen. The goal is to develop strains that can be used commercially.
Nucleic acid hybridization is a technique where single-stranded nucleic acid molecules form double-stranded molecules through hydrogen bonding between complementary base sequences. This process can identify specific DNA or RNA sequences through the use of labeled probes. There are different types of hybridization including Southern blot, which uses probes to detect complementary DNA sequences separated by electrophoresis; Northern blot, which detects RNA sequences; and colony hybridization, which isolates plasmids containing a particular sequence.
Metagenomics is the study of genetic material recovered directly from environmental samples without culturing. This field enables research on uncultured organisms and microbial communities. There are three main metagenomic approaches: biochemical, whole genome shotgun sequencing, and 16s rRNA sequencing. Metagenomics is being applied to study human microbiomes, discover new genes and enzymes, monitor environmental impacts, and characterize uncultured microbes. Future directions include identifying more novel products from uncultured bacteria and improving culture methods and bioinformatics tools.
Methanogenesis or biomethanation is the formation of methane by microbes known as methanogens. Organisms capable of producing methane have been identified only from the domain Archaea, a group phylogenetically distinct from both eukaryotes and bacteria, although many live in close association with anaerobic bacteria.
Lambda phage is a bacteriophage that infects E. coli bacteria. It has two life cycles: a lytic cycle and a lysogenic cycle. In the lytic cycle, the phage genome is transferred into the bacterial cell where it replicates and causes the bacterial cell to burst, releasing new phage particles. In the lysogenic cycle, the phage genome integrates into the bacterial chromosome and replicates with the host DNA without killing the cell. The phage can switch between these two cycles depending on environmental conditions inside the infected bacterial cell.
Batch, fedbatch and continuous fermentationDhanya K C
The document discusses different types of fermentation processes including batch, fed-batch, and continuous fermentation. It explains the key characteristics of each type such as whether the system is open or closed, and how substrates and cells are added or removed. The stages of microbial cell growth including lag phase, exponential phase, stationary phase, and death phase are also summarized for batch fermentation.
Single cell protein (SCP) refers to protein extracted from pure cultures of microorganisms like yeast, algae, fungi and bacteria. It can be used as a protein supplement for humans and animals. SCP is produced by growing microorganisms on substrates through fermentation. The microbes are then harvested, processed and treated to isolate and purify the protein. SCP has potential advantages as a sustainable protein source but also risks if toxic microbes or byproducts are consumed.
Single cell proteins (SCP) are dried cells of microorganisms that can be used as protein supplements for humans and animals. SCP production was first commercialized in the 1950s using bacteria cultured on methanol. Common microorganisms used for SCP production include fungi, yeast, algae and bacteria. Production involves selecting a suitable microorganism strain, fermenting it under controlled conditions, harvesting the cells, processing them, and isolating the protein. SCP have potential applications as nutritional supplements, health foods, and animal feed due to their protein and nutrient content.
This document summarizes biodegradation of various xenobiotics including hydrocarbons, plastics, and pesticides. It discusses that xenobiotics are man-made chemicals that do not occur naturally. Biodegradation is the breakdown of these substances by microorganisms. Various microbes can degrade hydrocarbons through aerobic and anaerobic pathways. Plastics are broken down through hydrolysis and further degraded by acidogenic, acetogenic, and methanogenic bacteria. Pesticides are degraded through methods like dehalogenation, deamination, and hydroxylation. The document provides examples of microbes and mechanisms involved in the biodegradation of these pollutants.
Site-directed mutagenesis is a technique used to introduce specific changes to the DNA sequence of a gene by altering the nucleotide sequence. It allows researchers to study the impact of mutations by changing individual bases, deleting bases, or inserting new bases. There are different methods of site-directed mutagenesis including oligonucleotide-based methods and PCR-based methods. Site-directed mutagenesis has applications in research, production of desired proteins, and development of engineered proteins for commercial uses like detergents.
Simian virus 40 (SV40) is a DNA virus that can cause tumors in monkeys and humans, and it was first identified as a contaminant in polio vaccines in the 1960s. SV40 has been widely used as a cloning vector due to its ability to efficiently deliver genes into a variety of cells without killing the host cell or eliciting an immune response. Future research prospects for SV40 vectors include developing recombinant versions for gene transfer applications and furthering understanding of related retroviruses.
This document discusses methylases, which are enzymes that add methyl groups to DNA. Specifically:
- Methylases transfer methyl groups from S-adenosylmethionine to adenine or cytosine bases within their recognition sequence on DNA. This methylation protects the DNA from restriction endonucleases.
- The methylase and restriction enzyme of a bacterial species together form the restriction-modification system, with the methylase protecting the host DNA.
- Methylases are of interest because methylation of some restriction enzyme recognition sites protects the DNA from being cleaved by that enzyme. This allows study of DNA isolated from strains expressing common methylases like Dam or Dcm.
This document discusses the development of inoculum for industrial fermentation processes. It defines inoculum as a mixture of cultured microbes and the media they are growing in. The key steps in inoculum development are preparing a suitable growth media, maintaining optimal pH and nutrient levels, and conducting growth in stepwise increasing volumes. Examples of common inoculum media compositions are provided for vitamin and bacterial insecticide production processes. Developing high quality inoculum is important for efficiently adapting cultures to fermentation conditions.
Lectut btn-202-ppt-l4. bacteriophage lambda and m13 vectors (1)Rishabh Jain
This document describes the bacteriophages λ and M13, which are commonly used as cloning vectors. λ phage is a temperate phage that infects E. coli and has a double-stranded linear DNA genome. Its genome is organized into regions that encode proteins for the phage head, tail, and lysogeny/lysis functions. M13 is a filamentous phage with a single-stranded circular genome. Both phages can be modified and used to insert and replicate foreign DNA fragments in E. coli for cloning purposes.
Baculoviruses are viruses that can infect and kill many invertebrate organisms, including insects. They are usually small and contain double-stranded DNA. Baculoviruses can remain dormant in the environment for long periods before infecting insects. Most baculoviruses must be eaten by the host insect to cause infection. Genetic engineering has enhanced baculoviruses for use as biological insecticides by introducing genes that increase the speed of killing insects. Introduced genes include genes for Bt toxin, scorpion neurotoxin, and other toxins. Baculoviruses are good candidates for species-specific pest control due to their ability to persist in the environment and multiply rapidly within
The document discusses the potential for white rot fungi, such as Phanerochaete sordida YK-624 and P. chrysosporium IFO31249, to bioremediate polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzo-furans (PCDFs). Experiments showed that both fungi were capable of degrading between 70-75% of various PCDDs and PCDFs within 14 days when supplemented with glucose and oxygen. The degradation occurred through non-specific extracellular enzymes and showed no clear dependence on substrate structure. Care was taken to prevent evaporation and exposure during the experiments.
This document discusses single cell protein (SCP) production using fungi and yeast. It provides details on:
1) SCP refers to proteins extracted from microorganisms like algae, yeast and fungi that can be used as a substitute for protein rich foods or animal feed. Common microorganisms used include various yeasts like Saccharomyces cerevisiae and fungi like Aspergillus oryzae.
2) SCP production involves selecting a suitable strain, fermentation, harvesting, post-harvest treatment and processing. Examples of SCP production using yeast and various waste materials like pineapple and papaya waste are provided.
3) Fungal SCP called mycoprotein has been commercially
This document discusses bioremediation, which uses microorganisms to remove environmental pollutants or prevent pollution. It describes various types of bioremediation including biostimulation and bioaugmentation. Key organisms used in bioremediation are discussed, such as Pseudomonas bacteria, white rot fungi, and plants. Methods like phytoremediation, biosurfactants, and bioremediation of sites, soils, wastes, and hydrocarbons are summarized. Advantages include being natural and enabling complete destruction of contaminants, while disadvantages are limitations to biodegradable compounds and length of time needed.
This document provides an overview of bioremediation. Some key points:
- Bioremediation uses microorganisms like bacteria and fungi to remove or break down pollutants in the environment. It can be used to treat contamination in soil, water, and solid waste.
- There are different types of bioremediation including biostimulation, bioaugmentation, and intrinsic bioremediation. Genetically engineered microbes are also used.
- The microbes degrade pollutants through redox reactions and metabolic pathways. Bioremediation can be done on-site (in situ) or by removing contaminated material to another location (ex situ).
Fermentation is defined as the conversion of carbohydrates like sugars and starches into alcohol and acids through the metabolic process of microorganisms like yeast and bacteria under anaerobic conditions. There are several types of fermentation including solid state fermentation, submerged fermentation, anaerobic fermentation, and aerobic fermentation. Key factors that affect fermentation include temperature, pH, oxygen levels, and nutrients available to the microorganisms. Common examples of fermentation products include yogurt, wine, beer, and bread.
Microbial production of plastics involves bacteria and other microorganisms naturally producing bioplastics like PHB and PHA as a form of energy storage. These bioplastics are biodegradable and can be produced at large scale through fermentation. While early bioplastics like PHB were discovered in the 1970s due to the petroleum crisis, genetic engineering now allows many new bioplastics to be produced recombinantly for various medical and packaging applications.
Microbial spoilage of pharmaceuticals can be caused by a variety of microorganisms like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella cavaban. Contamination can occur during manufacturing from raw materials, the production environment, or packaging. Factors that influence microbial spoilage include moisture content, pH, temperature, redox potential, and nutrients. Signs of spoilage may include discoloration, changes in viscosity, sedimentation, or unpleasant smells or tastes. Preservatives are sometimes added to pharmaceuticals to inhibit microbial growth during storage and application, though they are not always necessary. An ideal preservative is non-toxic, effective against likely contaminants, stable, and soluble.
This document discusses proteases and their industrial applications. It begins by introducing proteases as one of the most widely studied marine enzymes, which account for over 60% of the global enzyme market. It is used in many industries like food processing, detergents, leather, and pharmaceuticals. The document then describes the three main types of proteases - alkaline, neutral, and acid proteases. It provides examples of marine microbial proteases that have properties making them suitable for industrial applications. The document concludes by summarizing several studies that have optimized production and properties of novel alkaline proteases with potential uses in detergents and pharmaceuticals.
The document discusses the isolation and mass multiplication of Azospirillum bacteria for use as a biofertilizer. It describes the isolation process from plant roots using selective media. Mass multiplication is done by growing the bacteria in large fermenters with controlled temperature and agitation. The cultured bacteria are then mixed with an inert carrier like peat soil or lignite to produce packaged biofertilizer products containing approximately 109 cells/g. The document also outlines the benefits of using Azospirillum and other biofertilizers like Azotobacter for improving soil fertility and sustainability.
This document discusses the genus Arthrospira, which includes the cyanobacteria used to make the dietary supplement spirulina. It provides details on the taxonomy, morphology, occurrence, uses, and cultivation methods of Arthrospira species. Key points include that Arthrospira forms helical trichomes, is found in alkaline waters worldwide, its uses as a food supplement and in biotechnology/medicine, and that it can be cultivated in wastewater to remove pollutants and produce biomass.
This document provides information about biofertilizers and microbial inoculants used in agriculture. It defines biofertilizers as formulations containing beneficial microbes that colonize plant roots or soil to increase nutrient availability and promote plant growth. The document discusses different types of biofertilizers classified by microorganism (bacteria, fungi, algae) and function (nitrogen fixers, phosphate solubilizers). Key nitrogen-fixing bacteria discussed include Azotobacter, Rhizobium, and Frankia. The document emphasizes the benefits of biofertilizers like increased fertilizer use efficiency, supplementing soil nutrients, and reducing environmental pollution.
This document provides information about grow-out techniques for Penaeus monodon. It includes sections on the scientific classification of P. monodon, an overview of extensive, semi-intensive and intensive grow-out techniques, the production cycle from spawning to harvest, prawn physiology, ideal geographical locations, pond preparation including soil and water management, prawn feed, harvest, and disease control measures. It also lists members of a grow-out culture group and provides an outline of topics to be covered.
This document provides information about biofertilizers, including their definition, classification, examples, and advantages. It discusses how biofertilizers fix nitrogen, solubilize phosphorus, and promote plant growth. The main types described are nitrogen fixers for legumes (e.g. Rhizobium), non-legumes (e.g. Azotobacter, Azospirillum), and blue-green algae. Phosphate solubilizers (e.g. Bacillus, Pseudomonas) and mycorrhizal fungi are also covered. The document emphasizes that biofertilizers improve soil health, increase crop yields, and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers compared to conventional agricultural
Physical factors affecting the growth of fungi.pptxAmjad Afridi
1) Several environmental factors influence the growth and mycotoxin production of fungi, including temperature, pH, moisture, oxygen availability, competing microflora, and inoculum.
2) Fungi can grow in a broad range of temperatures but have optimal growth conditions. pH and moisture also affect fungal growth.
3) Nutritional factors such as the carbon and nitrogen sources available also impact fungal growth and mycotoxin production. The availability of other nutrients and trace elements further influences fungal metabolism.
This document discusses Penaeus monodon, also known as giant tiger prawn. It covers the scientific classification of P. monodon and provides an overview of grow-out techniques including extensive, semi-intensive and intensive culture methods. The production cycle and physiology of prawns is described. Other topics covered include geographical location considerations, pond preparation, soil and water management, prawn feed requirements, harvest, and disease control measures.
Biodegradable of plastic and superbug...NandhiniC24
This document discusses bioremediation topics including biodegradable plastic and superbugs. It provides an introduction to biodegradable plastic, describing its history, types, and mechanisms of biodegradation. Factors affecting biodegradation and agricultural applications are also covered. The document then discusses superbugs, describing how they were constructed by transferring plasmids between Pseudomonas putida strains to enable degradation of various hydrocarbons. The constructed superbug strain can degrade multiple pollutants and has been used to treat oil spills. In conclusion, biodegradable plastics provide an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics by using renewable resources.
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi in the plants before or after harvest, which are capable of producing acute or chronic toxic effects (e.g. carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic) on animals and probably on humans at the levels of exposure.
Several mycotoxins in agricultural products cause health hazards to people and animals and economical problem. Dangerous mycotoxins are naturally present in foods, feeds and our environment. They are pathologically classified as hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins, vomitoxin and neuromuscular toxin, some of which are potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic. Aflatoxin, for example, is the most potent hepatocarcinogen and mutagen among mycotoxins.
Modern mycotoxicology began with the discovery of Aflatoxin in the early 1960s as the chemical compound responsible for causing “Turkey X” disease. Over 100,000 turkeys died in the United Kingdom after ingesting feed containing contaminated peanut meal from Brazil. The disaster concerned also ducklings, calves, and pigs.
Toxic syndromes, resulting from the intake of Mycotoxins by man and animals, are known as mycotoxicosis. Although mycotoxicosis caused by mould Claviceps purpurea have been known for a very long time.
This document discusses single cell proteins (SCP) which are dried microbial cells used as a source of protein for humans and animals. It provides background on SCP, describing how they can help address protein deficiency and meet global protein demand. The document outlines various microorganisms used for SCP production such as algae, fungi, bacteria and yeast. It discusses their protein content, substrates used, and factors considered for large scale production of SCP. The nutritional value and potential health benefits of SCP are also summarized.
Molecular methods are used to detect viruses that cannot be cultured in vitro by detecting their nucleic acids. Techniques like PCR and nucleic acid-based amplification are used to detect viral genomes. Other techniques include dot blot, Southern blot, Northern blot, and in situ hybridization. Newer techniques include PCR, ligase chain reaction, branched DNA, and nucleic acid-based amplification. Nucleic acid probes are short labeled DNA strands that anneal to complementary target DNA strands through base pairing. Southern blotting separates DNA fragments by size and transfers them to a filter for detection. Northern blotting separates mRNA and transfers it to a filter. Western blotting separates proteins by size and transfers them to a filter for immunodetection.
The practice of industrial microbiology has its roots in ancient times, when microorganisms were used to produce foods like bread, beer, wine, cheese, and vinegar dating back to 7000 BC. Important developments included the Egyptians discovering yeast could leaven bread around 4000 BC, and distillation of alcoholic spirits originating in China or the Middle East around the 14th century. In the 19th century, Pasteur's work proved the presence of microbes and discredited the theory of spontaneous generation, establishing the field of fermentation microbiology. The history of industrial microbiology is divided into five phases from pre-1900 focusing on products like alcohol to post-1979 utilizing genetic engineering for improved microbial and animal cell strain selection.
C. tetani bacteria can live for years in soil and animal feces. When they enter the body through a wound in anaerobic conditions, they produce a toxin that causes tetanus. The toxin blocks inhibitory neurotransmitters in the spinal cord and brain, leading to painful muscle spasms and contractions. Symptoms include lockjaw, back and abdominal muscle stiffness, facial muscle contractions, and spasms that can interfere with breathing. Tetanus is diagnosed based on symptoms and lab tests can identify the bacteria. Treatment involves antibiotics to kill the bacteria, antitoxin shots to neutralize the toxin, muscle relaxants, and managing breathing. The tetanus vaccine uses a formaldehyde-inactivated toxin and
Any clinical infection that was neither present nor was in its incubation period when the patient is admitted in a hospital. The term "nosocomial" comes from two Greek words: "nosus" meaning "disease" + "komeion" meaning "to take care of." It is now synonymous with hospital-acquired. Other voice called as health-care-associated infections. In the HAIs infection majorly three types of the can are affected, people Immunocompromised patients, Presence of microorganisms in hospital Environment, Transmission of pathogens between staff and patients and among patients. By the pathogens for bacteria, fungi, virus, and several protozoa. Ex. Bacteria is Superbugs (MRSA), Fungi is Aspergillus spp., Protozoa is Sarcoptes scabiei, and the virus is Enteroviruses. Byways of transmission Contact Airborne, Droplet, Vehicle, Vector, and some Surgical instruments disease can spread. In this pathogens and pathogenicity are caused by Average Incidence - 5% to 10%, but maybe up to 28% in ICU, Bacteraemia, Respiratory tract infection, Skin, and soft tissue infection, Surgical infection, Urinary tract infection, Eye infection. Risk factor for the usage of antibiotics and malnutrition of child and old men, immunosuppression. Diagnostic on the microorganisms is an evaluation of symptoms and signs of infection and Direct smear examination Culture Sensitivity testing (Gram staining, H&E staining and etc.). Treatment for the particular infection’s antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral drugs or therapy. Prevention for HAIs infection in hand wash for visitor and staff, and Proper means of disinfection of patient equipment, then don’t contaminate for one patient to other patients.
Kay word: Nosocomial infection, superbug (MRSA), skin infection, antibiotic, surgical instruments
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This document discusses the history and science of blood types, including the discovery of antigens and antibodies in blood and their role in determining blood compatibility. It specifically examines the rare Bombay blood type, which can receive blood from any type but can only donate to other Bombay individuals. The document stresses the importance of blood donation and registration to help those with rare blood types.
This document discusses biodegradation of plastics like PET and the enzymes that enable this process. It notes that biodegradation is the breakdown of materials by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. It then discusses the discovery of the PETase enzyme in 2016 in Ideonella sakaiensis bacteria found near a PET bottle recycling site. PETase breaks down PET plastic into MHET and other compounds. A second enzyme, MHETase, then further breaks down MHET into its monomers of terephthalate and ethylene glycol. Research is exploring using these enzymes to aid in the recycling of plastic waste.
The Ebola virus first appeared in 1976 near the Ebola River in Africa and is a severe and often fatal infectious disease in humans and primates. It causes bleeding inside and outside the body and is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids of infected animals or people. The virus lives in bats and other animals in Africa and people can contract it by handling or eating sick animals. There is no licensed specific treatment for Ebola, though supportive care such as rehydration is given and new drug therapies are being evaluated.
Botulism is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The earliest recorded human outbreak was in Germany in 1793. Several nations weaponized botulism toxin beginning in the 1930s. The toxin works by blocking nerve impulses at neuromuscular junctions, causing muscle weakness. Clinical presentation includes blurred/double vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment focuses on antitoxin administration and supportive care like ventilation until the toxin clears the body.
Botulism is caused by a toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The earliest recorded outbreak was in Germany in 1793. Several nations weaponized botulism toxin beginning in the 1930s. The toxin works by blocking nerve impulses at neuromuscular junctions, causing muscle weakness. Clinical presentation includes blurred vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment focuses on antitoxin administration and supportive care like ventilation until the toxin clears the body.
- Karl Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood group system in 1901 through experiments mixing red blood cells and serum between colleagues.
- The Rh blood group system was discovered in 1937 by Landsteiner and Alexander Wiener who believed it involved a similar antigen found in rhesus monkeys.
- Landsteiner's rule states that individuals develop antibodies to ABO blood group antigens that they do not possess, which is critical to understanding blood group compatibility.
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
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The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
Perhaps most importantly, Thermodynamics rapidly became a primary tool in the advance of applied science/engineering/technology, spanning micro-tech, to aerospace and cosmology. I can think of no better a story to illustrate the breadth of scientific methodologies and applications at their best.
Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
The debris of the ‘last major merger’ is dynamically youngSérgio Sacani
The Milky Way’s (MW) inner stellar halo contains an [Fe/H]-rich component with highly eccentric orbits, often referred to as the
‘last major merger.’ Hypotheses for the origin of this component include Gaia-Sausage/Enceladus (GSE), where the progenitor
collided with the MW proto-disc 8–11 Gyr ago, and the Virgo Radial Merger (VRM), where the progenitor collided with the
MW disc within the last 3 Gyr. These two scenarios make different predictions about observable structure in local phase space,
because the morphology of debris depends on how long it has had to phase mix. The recently identified phase-space folds in Gaia
DR3 have positive caustic velocities, making them fundamentally different than the phase-mixed chevrons found in simulations
at late times. Roughly 20 per cent of the stars in the prograde local stellar halo are associated with the observed caustics. Based
on a simple phase-mixing model, the observed number of caustics are consistent with a merger that occurred 1–2 Gyr ago.
We also compare the observed phase-space distribution to FIRE-2 Latte simulations of GSE-like mergers, using a quantitative
measurement of phase mixing (2D causticality). The observed local phase-space distribution best matches the simulated data
1–2 Gyr after collision, and certainly not later than 3 Gyr. This is further evidence that the progenitor of the ‘last major merger’
did not collide with the MW proto-disc at early times, as is thought for the GSE, but instead collided with the MW disc within
the last few Gyr, consistent with the body of work surrounding the VRM.
hematic appreciation test is a psychological assessment tool used to measure an individual's appreciation and understanding of specific themes or topics. This test helps to evaluate an individual's ability to connect different ideas and concepts within a given theme, as well as their overall comprehension and interpretation skills. The results of the test can provide valuable insights into an individual's cognitive abilities, creativity, and critical thinking skills
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
2. HISTORY OF SUPERBUG
• Prof. Ananda mohan chakraborty et al. (1980) developed and patented a “superbug” that
degraded petroleum (camphor, octane, xylene, and naphthalene) by plasmid transfers.
• Transformed pseudomonas putida with plasmids derived for four different bacteria involved in
the hydrocarbon degradation.
3. SUPERBUG SPECIES
• Organism by pseudomonas putida.
• It is Gram negative, Rod shaped, Saprotrophic, Soil bacteria.
• It is for wild type.
• Based on 16s rRNA analysis
• Pseudomonas species (sensu stricto)
• Size 0.7-1.1 / 2.4 µm
4. ECOLOGY & PATHOGENICITY
• Isolated soil, water & clinical sample (rarely)
• Saprophytic or opportunistic pathogen.
• Septicemia and septic arthritis in immunocompromised patients were reported.
6. MECHANISM OF DEGRADATION
• The degradation of petroleum hydrocarbons can be mediated by specific enzyme system
oxygenases, cytochrome p450 alkane hydroxylases.
• Attachment of microbial cells to the substrates
• Production of biosurfactants- surface enhance solubilization and removal of contaminants.
Biodegradation is also enhanced by surfactants due to increased bioavailability of pollutants.
7. INFECTION OF BACTERIA
• Pseudomonas infections are diseases caused by a bacterium from the genus pseudomonas. The
bacteria are found widely in the environment, such as in soil, water, and plants. They usually do
not cause infections in healthy people. If an infection does occur in a healthy person, it is
generally mild.
• These include ear infections and skin rashes, especially after exposure to water. Pseudomonas
bacteria cause well-known conditions such as hot tub rash, a red and itchy skin rash resulting
from contaminated water, and swimmer's ear.
8. USAGE OF SUPERBUG
• BIOCONTROL - P. Putida has demonstrated potential biocontrol properties, as an effective
antagonist of damping off diseases such as pythium and fusarium.
• BIOREMEDIATION - The diverse metabolism of wild-type strains of P. Putida may be exploited for
bioremediation; for example, it has been shown in the laboratory to function as a soil inoculant
to remedy naphthalene-contaminated soils. P. Putida is capable of converting styrene oil into
the biodegradable plastic PHA. This may be of use in the effective recycling of polystyrene foam,
otherwise thought to be not biodegradable.
• It is degraded also plastic
9. CONCLUSION
• IT IS USED TO DEGRADE THE PLASTIC AND MORE WORDING THE GENETIC MATERIALS.