6 Laboratory Sterilization Methods and How They Work
#70 — Sterilization is a critical technique in the biology lab. It keeps your cell lines free from contamination, allows safe disposal of used items, and prevents breakouts of phage!
In this episode, we discuss six sterilization techniques and explain how they work.
Read the original article for additional resources on basic lab techniques. [1] If you're curious about how UV light damages DNA, read this article. [2] And check this article out for the lowdown on filtration. [3]
Resources:
1. 6 Laboratory Sterilization Methods. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/853/5-laboratory-sterilisation-methods/
2. How UV Light Damages DNA and the Havoc it Can Cause to Your Experiments. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/36762/how-uv-light-damages-dna/
3. How Filtration Works: A Short Guide for Biologists. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/59280/how-filtration-works/
In this episode, we discuss six sterilization techniques and explain how they work.
Read the original article for additional resources on basic lab techniques. [1] If you're curious about how UV light damages DNA, read this article. [2] And check this article out for the lowdown on filtration. [3]
Resources:
1. 6 Laboratory Sterilization Methods. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/853/5-laboratory-sterilisation-methods/
2. How UV Light Damages DNA and the Havoc it Can Cause to Your Experiments. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/36762/how-uv-light-damages-dna/
3. How Filtration Works: A Short Guide for Biologists. Available at: https://bitesizebio.com/59280/how-filtration-works/