Aseptic Techniques

Synopsis: Shows the principles and techniques necessary for aseptic microbiology work, with demonstrations in a university laboratory setting and three industrial settings. In each situation, scientists work in different ways to reflect the types of experiments, equipment and degree of containment necessary. Shows: aseptic techniques, the containment of microorganisms; aseptic techniques in the brewing process at a Courage brewery; samples cultured to detect contaminants; aseptic techniques in a laboratory; preparation for an experiment; techniques in industry (Roche Products Ltd); growth of the streptomyces filamentous organism to produce an antibiotic; containment in a clean room; sterilisation of fermentation vessels with high-pressure steam; sampling; the Public Health Laboratory; containing infectious microorganisms using air pressure and the autoclave.
Series: Shotlist, Series
Language: English
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 16 min.
Year of production: 1996
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £35.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) VHS, higher education
Uses: Intended as resource material for undergraduate biology teaching.
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: aseptic laboratory techniques; laboratory procedures; microbiology

Producer

William Garrison

Cast

Jeremy Miles

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