i am looking to perform my project work on the persistence mechanims of mycobacterium tuberculosis, i almost got selected in my lab abroad..but before i go there, i would like to know from all the microbiologists out there..what basic techniques i need to equip myself with for the project..and wht all reading i need to do..i already go thru scientific journals for up to date researches going on in this field..i ve one more yr before i start my master's thesis..and would like to make tht the most productive perios of my career..so hope u could help me...to all the sceintists and co-microbiologists there....thanks....