Sterilization of diets for Germ Free rodents: treatment, monitoring and validation
M.G. Staff,
5 years ago
1 min read
The use of sterile diets is a must in maintaining germ free or gnotobiotic rodents. There are basically two methods...
The concept of standardization controversy
M.G. Staff,
5 years ago
2 min read
The concept of standardization in the field of research with laboratory animals is today a cause of controversy between different...
Viruses and microbiome interaction in gnotobiotic mice.
M.G. Staff,
5 years ago
1 min read
The idea that there is a four-factor interaction when it comes to the entry of viruses into organisms now seems...
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and activities to be defined when setting up an ISOPOSITIVE equipped facility.
M.G. Staff,
5 years ago
2 min read
The development of standard operating procedures for efficient activities in laboratory animal facilities is a normal practice, well known by...
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