MicroPlates

This week was the first time I officially used the MicroPlates. After the recommended 36 hour incubation time, I still wasn't able to obtain readings from them. Next, week I will have to make new bacterial broth and try again. I will also be reverting back to my testing method I used last semester to be on the safe side. I was really excited to use these plates. Hopefully the second round shows the readings that I desperately need to identify my bacteria.

Gen III MicroPlate

The new testing method for the bacteria I'm using this semester is called Gen III MicroPlate. The test panel has 96 wells. I will be using it for the first time next week after my bacteria grows in TSB broth. I'm really excited to share this with everyone. Wish me luck in hopes that it goes smoothly. I've also been successful in getting more bacteria to grow. I recently discovered that I may have to change my agar plates to yeast, which I will be testing next week as well. Stay tuned!

Gen III Microplate wells

Welcome Back!

Starting off, I wasn't able to get any bacteria to grow on my TSA plates. Until yesterday, I finally had growth. My new solution to this problem is to make new TSA plates to make sure the bacteria has an adequate amount of food to survive on. If this doesn't work, there very well could be a different explanation. This semester I will also be using a different tool to identify the bacteria we do find. I'm excited and ready to dig in and get my hands dirty.

First growth plate