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Hi all! So for this week, we learned on the topic of Introduction of Microscopy . Basically we learned about the parts of microscope, different type of microscope with different functions and more. This is what I have learned : 1) Light Field Microscope - produce dark image with bright background 2) Dark Field Microscope - produce bright image with dark background 3) Phase Contrast Microscope - to observe internal structure of living cells 4) Confocal Microscope 5) Fluorescence Microscope 6) Electron Microscope - produce 3D image of cells An image of a bacteriophage from electron microscope At the end of the class, Dr. Wan decided to do a simple quiz for us and here is my result :

27th September 2017 This week I learned on several techniques for microbes culturing that involve plating, using nutrient broth and agar, also using gelatin. There are few types of plating such as streak plate method, spread plate method and pour plate method. I managed to practices on doing streak-plate and spread-plate method. For streak-plate method, I learned on how to use inoculation loop by streaking on the agar plate surface. It is quite hard but I think I can improve my techniques in the future. For spread-plate method, we basically use bent glass rod to spread the microbes on the surface of agar plate, but for this technique we use alcohol to sterilize the glass rod which is actually quite harmful as we also use bunser burner for the same experiment. We must practice proper precaution and handle the experiment carefully to avoid any accident. Here is some pictures from this week experiment : Microorganism sample from toilet sink E. coli streaking culture

First microbiology lab experiment with Dr. Adelene Song Firstly, Dr. Adelene taught us on how to do a proper report that will help us in the future for out thesis. From this experiment, I learned several techniques on how to transfer microbes from Bijou tube into nutrient culture. I also learned the importances of using aseptic techniques to transfer microorganisms to avoid any contamination and errors. I have actually learn some of this techniques in my diploma programme so, this lab session is some sort of practices for me test the proper aseptic techniques in handling microbes. Here are some pictures of the final results of microorganism transfer after incubation period. I'm quite proud of myself for the positive results. That is all. Thank you.

20th September 2017 For this week, I continue to learn about the Introduction to Microbiology. I learn on how to differentiate the characteristics of  bacteria, archaea, algae, virus and fungi. I also manage to know on several new terms for microbes like : extremophiles - organisms that can survive extreme condition methanogens - organisms that produce methane halophiles - organisms that need salt to survive thermoacidophiles - organisms that prefer high temperature with high acidity condition Fun facts : Deinocoocus radiodurans  is an  extremophilic   bacterium , one of the most  radiation-resistant  organisms known. It can survive cold, dehydration, vacuum, and  acid , and is therefore known as a  polyextremophile  and has been listed as the world's toughest bacterium in The Guinness World Record I also learn about brief history on how Father of Microbiology discovered 'animalcules' using his handcrafted microscope Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek, Father of Micro

Assalamualaikum people. 13th September 2017 - My very first MICROBIOLOGY class with Dr. Wan Zuhainis Honestly, Microbiology is not really what I would like to have for my degree studies, Veterinary Medicine is always my first choice. But, I was not chosen to be in DVM neither in UPM nor UMK. It broke my heart. I feel like I am not good enough to study medicine. I belittle myself. However, I think I just fell in love with this course. I feel accepted. All the people are so bright and friendly from the very first day I'm here. Alhamdulillah, now I feel like 'It is OK not to be a Doctor, I can be a Scientist which is fun as well". Plus, my PA is Prof. Dr. Datin Paduka Khadijah a.k.a Prof Khaty whose really inspired me a lot on her achievements and what not. For my first microbiology class, I learn about basic microorganisms. Their classifications, the characteristics, short history of microbiology and also on how their names mean something. I hope and I pray that I