RT Journal Article SR Electronic(1) A1 Hilson, G. R. F. A1 Elek, S. D.YR 1954 T1 A Nylon Tissue Grinder JF Microbiology, VO 11 IS 2 SP 247 OP 249 DO https://doi.org/10.1099/00221287-11-2-247 PB Microbiology Society, SN 1465-2080, AB SUMMARY: A tissue grinder is described, consisting of a nylon pestle mounted on a stainless steel shaft and revolving within a Pyrex tube; a screw is cut in the pestle to increase its efficiency. The whole device is sealed with a Subaseal bung and may be sterilized by autoclaving. Optimum grinding with minimum heating is produced by rotating the pestle at 500 r.p.m. with a small electric motor., UL https://www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/journal/micro/10.1099/00221287-11-2-247