Chemical Methods of Sterilization and Disinfection

Ethylene oxide. This highly reactive gas (C2H4O) is flammable, toxic, and a strong mucosal irritant. Ethylene oxide can be used for sterilization at low temperatures (20–60 8C). The gas has a high penetration capacity and can even get through some plastic foils. One drawback is that this gas cannot kill dried microorganisms and requires a [...]

Temporary Bridge for Temporary ISBT at Haridwar for 2010 Mahakumbh

As I was going to the Daksha temple today, I saw this construction going on for the temporary bridge for temporary ISBT at Kankhal, Haridwar for the upcoming Mahakumbh 2010. It will help in the diversion of the buses for Bijnor and following cities. Its nice to see that work is being done for improvement [...]

Bought new Canon Powershot A480

Today, I bought a Canon powershot A480 camera, after waiting for nearly one year. I bought it from Kantika Digital Colour lab, Haridwar.

Physical Methods of Sterilization and Disinfection

Heat The application of heat is a simple, cheap and effective method of killing pathogens. Methods of heat application vary according to the specific appli- cation. & Pasteurization. This is the antimicrobial treatment used for foods in li- quid form (milk): — Low-temperature pasteurization: 61.5 8C, 30 minutes; 71 8C, 15 seconds. — High-temperature pasteurization: [...]

Simple Influenza test is not reliable for Swine flu

The experts and doctors dealing with swine flu are emphasizing that the influenza test is not at all reliable for the swine flu virus H1N1. There are some cases where the patient had swine flu, but the influenza test was negative. The swine flu virus itself has mutated several times by now. So, it is [...]