slashed the bite accidentally while shaving. It became infected and blood poisoning resulted. Recent laboratory studies have revealed that some ancient mummies do indeed carry mold‚ including at least two potentially dangerous species—Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus. These molds can cause allergic reactions ranging from congestion to bleeding in the lungs. The toxins can be particularly harmful for people with weakened immune systems ("Lord Carnarvon’s death‚" 1923‚ p. 25). Some tomb walls
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model depicting a simple bioprocess which I exhibited in a science exhibition conducted by ISTE (Indian Society of Technical Education) received appreciation from everyone. I worked on the title “Isolation and Characterization of Invertase from Aspergillus flavus” these experiences helped me to tune my practical skills and knowledge. I had presented seminars on Ribozymes‚ Cholinesterase and Cystic fibrosis which have helped me to improve my academic skills. I had undergone training at various
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Nutritional and environmental impact on carcinogenesis Nutritional and environmental impact on carcinogenesis Tumor: A mass of cells which growth is atypical when referenced to the normal surrounding tissue structure. Neoplasm: Literally means “new growth” and is a term commonly used the same way that the term tumor is used. An abnormal mass of tissue‚ the growth of which exceeds and is uncoordinated with that of the normal tissues and persists in the same excessive manner after
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Running head: ASSIGNMENT 1: ESSAY "MUMMY ’S CURSE" Assignment 1: Essay "Mummy ’s Curse" Strayer University World Cultures 1 HUM 111 Assignment 1: Essay "Mummy ’s Curse" As a young girl living in Pennsylvania‚ I can remember first hearing about the famous Pharaoh King Tutankhamen. This was during the time when an exhibit‚ known as the Treasures of Tutankhamen‚ traveled the United States. Along with all the stories about the beautiful treasures from the tomb
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moisture (water) 4) [if aerobic] air 5) suitable pH 6 – 7.5 Bacteria and fungi thrive in warm‚ moist conditions‚ rich in nutrients Food spoilage and food preservation Discuss a named example of food spoilage by fungi Aspergillus flavus Aspergillus flavus is a fungus. It grows by producing thread like branching
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other investigation observed that the plant oil possessing shelf life enhancer property can act as an antiaflatoxigenic agent against aflatoxin and fungal contamination of spices. It has potentiality to restrict aflatoxin B1(AFB1) formation of A. flavus (Shukla et al.‚ 2011). A study reported that when clove basil oil was evaluated along with two other plant oil fractions of Cymbopogon citratus and Thymus vulgaris shows highest degree of inhibition against Penicillium expansum a mould that causes
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antioxidative activities that creates an effective defense system against free radical attack. The malondehyde formation of all the additives increases with storage time. The volatile oil was found to be 100% active against Fusarium moniliforme‚ Aspergillus niger‚ A. oryzae and A. solani but not for A. awamori in inverted petriplate method‚ though food poisoned method revealed 100% activity for A. niger and Fusarium moniliforme at 6µl dose. It was found to be
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epidermidus‚ S. aureus‚ M. kristinae and Streptococcus pyrogens) while no activity against the Gram-negative strains except Salmonella pooni. In the antifungal test‚ while vernolide exhibited high activity against Penicillium notatum‚ Aspergillus flavus‚ Aspergillus niger and Mucor hiemalis‚ respectively‚ vernodalol showed moderate
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oil-degrading potential of fungi isolates on diesel‚ kerosene and petrol. Water samples were collected aseptically and analyzed microbiologically using standard techniques. The fungi isolated from the water samples were: Trichoderma viridae‚ Aspergillus niger‚ Aspergillus fumigatus and Stochyborys atra. The confirmatory test for oil utilization potential of the isolated fungi was carried out using the enrichment method‚ minimal salt broth (MSB). There were variations in the growth patterns of each of the
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against fungal species. In a study by Karim‚ Asma and Kamal et al.‚ (2016) in vitro antimicrobial activity of Sudanese Cucumis melo L. fixed oil was investigated. Agar cup diffusion assay was performed against two fungal species (Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger)‚ two gram positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) and two gram negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Ampicillin‚ gentamycin and clotrimazole were used as positive controls. Antimicrobial
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