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Death and Dysbiosis: Linking Neonatal Sepsis and Gut Microbes

Sepsis Microbiome
Sepsis
14 Apr 2025
Nearly half of child deaths under 5 are due to neonatal sepsis. Research shows that the gut microbiome is crucial for neonatal health, with differences observed between infants with and without sepsis. Understanding the link between neonatal dysbiosis and sepsis is essential for effective treatment.

Mastering Quality: New Method Validation, QC Standards and PT - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Microbiologics QC Portfolio Includes Culture based and Molecular Methods
Special Focus Proficiency Testing SchemesQC Organisms
04 Apr 2025
Why do microbiology labs get results wrong? Discover how following correct sample collection and transportation procedures, validating and verifying protocols with QC organism labs, and proficiency testing can help reduce errors to a minimum.

Introducing MAGneat gDNA Extraction Kit – Now Optimised for Bacterial Samples!

Introducing MAGneat gDNA Extraction kit Now Optimised for Bacterial Samples
Acinetobacter baumanniiDroplet Digital PCRE. coli
01 Apr 2025
The MAGneat gDNA Extraction Kit simplifies bacterial DNA extraction with magnetic bead-based purification, ensuring high-yield, high-purity DNA. It works with Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, supports automation, and is ideal for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing. View the application note.

Probiotics in Action: Revolutionising Digestive Disease Treatment

Digestive disease
MicrobiomeProbioticsWorkstations
13 Mar 2025
Digestive diseases continue to be a global burden for many despite the increase in preventative knowledge and treatment options. This article explores innovative research into probiotics as a promising strategy for treating such diseases with the use of the Whitley A85 Workstation.

BioMérieux Acquires Neoprospecta

Neoprospecta user-friendly data and genomics solutions
MetagenomicsNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)
04 Mar 2025
bioMérieux acquires Neoprospecta, which develops and markets innovative user-friendly data and genomics solutions for augmenting quality assurance programs and improving microbiological risk prevention in food and pharma industries.

Protecting Your Peace of Mind: Introducing the OCEAView™ Range

Female scientist reviewing data on a desktop device
Data ManagementEnvironmental Monitoring
19 Feb 2025
Don Whitley Scientific has expanded their portfolio with the recent launch of the OCEAView™ range, a web and mobile solution designed to support environments that demand specific and consistent ambient conditions.

Revolutionizing TRIzol-Based RNA Extraction with MyZol for TRIzol

MyZol for TRIzol MAGneat RNA Extraction
Mpox (monkeypox) VirusNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)Nucleic Acid Extraction
17 Feb 2025
The MyZol for TRIzol MAGneat RNA Extraction kit enhances TRIzol-based RNA purification with magnetic bead technology, ensuring superior yield, purity, and automation compatibility. Ideal for research and clinical applications, enabling fast, safe, and reliable RNA extraction from pathogenic sources.

Zymo Research Launches Microbiome Grant to Support Innovation in Microbial Sciences

Microbiome Grant for Researchers
Contract Research Organization (CRO)
13 Feb 2025
Zymo Research's Master the Microbiome Grant, empowers researchers by providing access to industry-leading sample and library preparation solutions and services, as well as opportunities to share their research with the field at-large.

Micronic's X-Clear Tubes: A New Standard in Sample Preparation and Analysis

Micronic X Clear Tubes
Sample ManagementUltra-Low Temperature Storage
04 Feb 2025
X-Clear Tubes deliver unmatched optical clarity and optimal light transmittance. These innovative tubes set a new standard in sample preparation and analysis, making them the perfect solution for laboratories that require accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in sample handling.

Test Your Pipet Controller Against the PIPETBOY GENIUS for a Chance to Win!

PIPETBOY GENIUS
Liquid HandlingPipettes
21 Jan 2025
INTEGRA Biosciences are so sure your pipetting aid can't outperform the PIPETBOY GENIUS that they have set a challenge. Enter now for your chance to win a Victorinox Ranger Swiss Army pocket knife.

Simplify 16S Sequencing Workflows: Microzone's Eco-friendly Cell2Seq 16S rRNA Kit Has You Covered

Image of Petri Dish and Sanger Electropherogram
16SAcinetobacter baumanniiIdentification
21 Jan 2025
Microzone’s cell2seq – 16S rRNA Identification Kit simplifies workflows with microbial lysis, high-fidelity PCR, and PCR clean-up in under 2 hours. Part of the eco-friendly Free From range, it ensures superior amplicon recovery, high-quality sequencing, and precise bacterial identification.

INTEGRA Biosciences Partners with CleanHub to Prevent Plastic Pollution

Plastic sorting centre
Greener LabsMicroplasticsSustainability
16 Dec 2024
Every year, INTEGRA donates to a worthy cause, and at the start of 2024, the company partnered with CleanHub to help fund its plastic collection projects in developing countries. Read about the difference it made here.

Breakthrough in qPCR Efficiency: Cut Your PCR Run Time by 75% with MegaMix Emerald qPCR Mastermix

Click here to download the ultra-fast qPCR for microorganisms using MegaMix Emerald application note
E. coliKlebsiellaPCR
26 Nov 2024
MegaMix Emerald qPCR Mastermix reduces PCR run times from 1.5 hours to just over 30 minutes while maintaining high efficiency and specificity. This solution simplifies workflows and boosts productivity in microbial detection and diagnostics without extensive DNA purification. Download the app. note here.

Amplify RNA With Confidence Using MegaMix Platinum Probe RT-qPCR 

Amplify RNA With Confidence Using MegaMix Platinum Probe RT-qPCR
MicrobiomePCRReal-Time PCR
05 Nov 2024
Achieve unrivaled confidence in your RNA amplifications by using Microzone’s MegaMix Platinum Probe RT-qPCR. The kit has been optimised to allow the sensitive and specific detection of multiple targets in one reaction. The entire RT-qPCR can take less than 45 minutes. Request your sample here.

Medical Wire & Equipment Ltd. Expands POLYWIPE™ Range with Easy Open Stomacher Bag

MWE Polywipe
Environmental MonitoringSurface Monitoring
30 Oct 2024
Medical Wire & Equipment Ltd. announces the expansion of the POLYWIPE™ range, introducing an Easy Open Stomacher Bag format. This new addition follows excellent customer feedback and the proven success of the phosphate buffer option in various industries.

QUANTOM Tx™ Microbial Cell Counter Approved for Use in GMP Facility

QUANTOM Tx Microbial Cell Counter GMP Valididated
Cell CountersTotal Counts
28 Oct 2024
The QUANTOM Tx™ Microbial Cell Counter can count bacteria in less than 30 seconds and scan up to 10 fields of view for accurate single bacterial cell counts, now validated for total counts as a quality control step within the production process of the investigational biological medicine MBK-01.

Rapid Sequencing Sample Preparation With Microzone's Free From Range

Sample 2 sequencing workflow poster
16SNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)Nucleic Acid Extraction
08 Oct 2024
As part of Microzone’s vision to improve sustainability and reduce the use of harsh chemicals, we introduce the ‘Free From’ range for rapid sample to sequencing preparation. We achieve this without the use of alcohol, columns or magnetic beads.

Four Applications for an Anaerobic Workstation

Scientist working in a Whitley Anaerobic Workstation with Instant Access Ports
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsBifidobacteriumBiological Safety Cabinets
24 Sep 2024
Anaerobic workstations are used for many different scientific applications. Here are just four examples of teams around the world who use this type of laboratory equipment for very diverse studies. The Whitley Published Paper Database provides additional information. Access it here.

diaago Launches Innovative Invensify Insuridge Shipper: A New Era in Sample Transportation

Insuridge Shipper
Sample Transportation
13 Aug 2024
Designed to maintain precise temperatures for over 100 hours without external power, the Insuridge Shipper is ideal for laboratories handling sensitive materials requiring stringent temperature control.

Comprehensive Genomic Solutions: Identify Your Microbial Samples with Novogene

Figure illustrating our sequencing services
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)Third-Generation SequencingWhole Genome Sequencing
06 Aug 2024
If you've isolated a bacterial or fungal strain but are unsure of its identity, WGS is the ideal starting point. Download our new eBook on long-read sequencing applications here.

Study and Produce New Probiotics With Biolog PreBioM™ Microplate Product Line

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Probiotics
26 Jul 2024
PreBioM plates feature a curated selection of prebiotic substrates, ranging from simple sugars to complex dietary fibers. The diverse array of substrates, pre-arrayed on the plates, offer a powerful tool for interrogating the influence of different prebiotics on microbial growth and activity.

How INTEGRA Can Support Your Lab Sustainability Goals

Integra Interview
Expert Insight Greener Labs
16 Jul 2024
In this interview with Dr Ursula Leuthold, sustainability coordinator with INTEGRA Biosciences, we learn how over the last 5 years, INTEGRA has made substantial progress towards reducing their CO2 emissions and how that can now help laboratories meet their own climate change goals.

Planet-Safe Culture Dishes and Microplates Receive My Green Lab ACT Labels

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Sustainability
16 Jul 2024
Planet-Safe® is a 100% plant-based alternative to petroleum-based labware that is: commercially compostable, petroleum-free, safe for incineration, and generates an 83% lower carbon footprint than polystyrene.

More Sustainable Microbiology - Making Labs Greener a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Charles River endosafe Trillium rCR cartridges
Special Focus Greener LabsSustainability
15 Jul 2024
How can laboratories make microbiology testing more sustainable? In this rapidmicrobiology special focus on making microbiology green, we highlight some easy-to-implement practical steps that any lab can take to minimize their environmental impact.

INTEGRA Biosciences is on Track to Net Zero

Roadmap to sustainability
Greener LabsLiquid HandlingMultichannel Pipettes
04 Jul 2024
INTEGRA Biosciences is dedicated to sustainable science and has been tracking its corporate carbon footprint since 2019 while making significant progress on the road to net zero.

Explore the Microbial World with Novogene

Applications in microbial researches
BioinformaticsNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)Third-Generation Sequencing
04 Jul 2024
Novogene has developed extensive expertise in microbial library preparation, sequencing, and bioinformatic analysis across numerous species. Click to read on for more information about our project experiences.

MBV AG Becomes Sales Partner for Innovative Real-time Microbial Air Monitor

Ronny Zingre CEO of MBV and Denis Kiselev CEO of Plair SA
Environmental MonitoringMicrobial Air SamplerAir Monitoring Real Time
02 Jul 2024
With the launch of Rapid-C+, a real-time air microbial particle counter, MBV is part of the distribution of an innovative product, that sets new industry standards in environmental monitoring.

Flow VIT® Test Kits Set New Standard in Probiotic Quality Control

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ProbioticsTotal Counts
02 Jul 2024
vermicon AG has introduced the first Flow VIT® test kits for probiotics, enabling rapid and specific enumeration of bacterial cells, a significant leap forward in quality control for the industry.

MWE New Product: POLYWIPE™ with Stomacher Bag for Surface Sample Collection

POLYWIPE in sealed Stomacher Bag format to increase convenience and efficiency
Clostridium difficileEnvironmental MonitoringListeria Environmental
04 Jun 2024
The new format of POLYWIPE™ combined with stomacher bag is particularly suitable for infection control applications. The POLYWIPE™ sponge is supplied inside a sealed stomacher bag, used to hold the sponge for sampling. It is also the transport bag for sending to the lab, ready to be processed.

Learn About Novogene’s Metagenomics Host DNA Removal Service

Host DNA depletion for shotgun metagenomic sequencing
Metagenomics
21 May 2024
Novogene's shotgun metagenomic sequencing service adeptly eliminates host DNA through a synergistic approach, guarantee the top-notch quality output data for your research.

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