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Microcoupon Assay Of Adhesion And Growth Of Bacterial FilmsMicrobiological assay technique facilitates determination of some characteristics of sessile bacteria like those that attach to and coat interior walls of water-purification systems. Biofilms cause sickness and interfere with purification process. Technique enables direct measurement of rate of attachment of bacterial cells, their metabolism, and effects of chemicals on them. Used to quantify effects of both bactericides and growth-stimulating agents and in place of older standard plate-count and tube-dilution techniques.
Document ID
19940000581
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Pierson, Duane L.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.)
Koenig, David W.
(Krug Life Sciences)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 18
Issue: 10
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MSC-22365
Accession Number
94B10581
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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