Abstract: Described herein is a computer implemented method. The method includes maintaining a plurality of object updates in a data store, each object update associated with an object and including a latest object information associated with the object. The method further includes displaying a standard user interface that displays a plurality of objects associated with a user, detecting activation of a writing mode control, and replacing the standard user interface with a writing mode interface. The writing mode interface displays a first object update form of a plurality of object update forms. The method further includes while displaying the writing mode user interface, detecting a navigation input and in response to the navigation input, ceasing display of the first object update form and displaying a second object update form of the plurality of the plurality of object update forms in the writing mode user interface.

Abstract: A streaker device for streaking a microbial inoculum for single colonies on the surface of a solid growth medium. The streaking device has a row of spaced apart contact surfaces for contact with the surface of the solid growth medium. The spaced apart contact surfaces are resiliently flexibly supported by a common support member so as to accommodate variations in depth of growth medium. The spaced apart contact surfaces may be provided on lowermost part of axially curved portions of plastics straps, that are angled backwardly. It is found that formation of a single band can give separation into single colonies. Also provided is an automatic streaking apparatus.

Abstract: A streaker device for streaking a microbial inoculum for single colonies on the surface of a solid growth medium. The streaking device has a row of spaced apart contact surfaces for contact with the surface of the solid growth medium. The spaced apart contact surfaces are resiliently flexibly supported by a common support member so as to accommodate variations in depth of growth medium. The spaced apart contact surfaces may be provided on lowermost part of axially curved portions of plastics straps, that are angled backwardly. It is found that formation of a single band can give separation into single colonies. Also provided is an automatic streaking apparatus.