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− | + | We did not use any living horseshoe crabs for our project as our work has been completed using solely bacteria: <i>E. Coli</i> and <i>Bacillus subtilis 3NA</i>. | |
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− | + | Some strains of <i>E. Coli</i> can sometimes cause food poisoning. Considering the potential detrimental health effect, we used the <i>E. Coli </i>strain <i>DH5-alpha</i>, which is unharmful for humans. | |
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− | + | The other strain of bacteria that we frequently work with is <i>Bacillus Subtilis 3NA</i>, which is also not considered pathogenic to humans. | |
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+ | All of our used plates are disposed in appropriate bio-hazard containers, and our cell cultures are bleached to avoid the spread of laboratory anti-biotics and bacteria. | ||
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− | In | + | Although we do not wear lab coats and goggles for most of the time, we have strict rules on attire. We wear closed-toed shoes, wear gloves, and wash our hands thoroughly before we leave the lab. In addition, we never eat/drink on the bench, and ensure that we clean up our lab space after each day. |
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 18 October 2018
Laboratory equipment can be dangerous if users are unaware of the potential safety hazard. Thus, we strive to make sure our team members have a solid understanding before we operate.
Safety Considerations of our Project Design
Organisms:
Lab Safety:
Although we do not wear lab coats and goggles for most of the time, we have strict rules on attire. We wear closed-toed shoes, wear gloves, and wash our hands thoroughly before we leave the lab. In addition, we never eat/drink on the bench, and ensure that we clean up our lab space after each day.