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Penny Kirby

Penny Kirby, MLT, processes cultures at a hospital clinical laboratory. She works the microbiology bench and teaches stain technique to visiting students. Kirby started in healthcare as a phlebotomist before finishing her clinical laboratory technician degree.

Does Copper Kill Bacteria? How and Why It Works
Sporicidal Agents: What They Are and How They Work
How Does Ozone Kill Bacteria? The Science Explained
Does Alcohol Sterilize Metal? The Science Explained
How Does Ammonia Kill Bacteria? The Mechanisms Explained
What Does Alcohol Do in Gram Staining?
Do Brass Door Knobs Really Kill Germs?
What Are Antimicrobial Solutions & How Do They Work?
What Is an Oxidase Reaction and Why Is It Important?
Is Gold Antimicrobial? Key Insights on Bacterial Inhibition