On 25 Mar 1995 HILL at NS.RHODES.EDU wrote:
> As a professor who uses *both* individual plates/tubes *and* Enterotubes in a
> general introductory (not mainly medical) microbiology lab, my answer would be
> that oftentimes the old format works better. For instance, not all tests have
> the same optimum temperatures and times of incubation -- having separate
> cultures lets you treat them individually. Also, when the purpose is to detect
> weak reactions or to let a novice (student) see *clearly* a result, the tubes
> provide a much larger and more sensitive format for that. Finally, those tests
> like V.P. and Indole which require the addition of a reagent to the medium can
> be pretty messy in an Enterotube -- MUCH easier in a broth.
> Enterotubes are wonderful -- as I said, I use them -- both because they expand
> the range of tests we can do, and in order to show students how it's done "in
> the real world". But there's also value in the silly tubes and plates.
>> Terry Hill
> Rhodes College
> Memphis Tennessee
I submit.
I have seen the error of my ways.
Impetuous youth must give way to experienced wisdom.
<bow>
So please stop the deluge of personal email to me :)
My original post was meant as a tongue-in-cheek piece.
Unfortunately I am very new to the Internet and only just getting used to
the funny character sequences necessary to convey emotional nuances.
I am most unworthy.
<bow>
ps Thanks to the people who did write. It's heartening to know that I can
be corrected and reprimanded by professors halfway around the world :)
Sincerely,
TM
