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Prof. Helen Poynton. Assistant Professor of Molecular Ecotoxicology, School for the Environment Her Focus: studying genomics to understand the effects of environmental pollutants and the consequences on species. What is Aseptic technique?. ensure safety prevent infections
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Prof. Helen Poynton • Assistant Professor of Molecular Ecotoxicology, School for the Environment • Her Focus: studying genomics to understand the effects of environmental pollutants and the consequences on species
What is Aseptic technique? • ensure safety • prevent infections • prevent contamination in culture from microbes in the environment (e.g., dust, sneeze and skin)
What things to consider? • Sterile work area • Good hygiene • Sterile reagents and media • Sterile handling • Creating a barrier e.g. Bunsen burner, a hood
Uses of Aseptic Technique? • To Inoculate a broth • To Pour plates • To streak plates • Pipetting