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Rapid Confirmation Using MALDI-TOF III: a rapidmicrobiology.com Report

18 Dec 2019

A rapidmicrobiology.com report on the recent SCI event 'Rapid Confirmation Using MALDI-TOF III', presentations are summarised to convey how each presenter has advanced into this new era of real-time food and water microbiology after implementing MALDI-TOF technology in their laboratories.

PREraser BACGene: Reliable PCR Results by Elimination of Free DNA

Accreditation Free DNA Removal Solution

18 Dec 2019

Eurofins GeneScan Technologies has developed PREraser BACGene for the effective elimination of free DNA from food sample enrichments of various matrices, reducing the rate of culturally unconfirmed positive PCR results during pathogen detection.

Monoclonal Antibodies for Diagnostic Tools to SARS and MERS Coronaviruses

Corona Virus MERS

18 Dec 2019

ViroStat have 3 new Monoclonal Antibodies to the nucleoprotein (NP) of Coronavirus. These new antibodies are reactive with the NP of both SARS and MERS viruses and are excellent tools for research and diagnostics.

New Chapter in Ph.Eur for Bacterial Endoxtin Testing by Recombinant Factor C (rFC)

Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Endotoxin Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL)

17 Dec 2019

Recombinant Factor C, the animal-free alternative in Bacterial Endotoxin to Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) has been given a new chapter by the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur) Commission at its recent 165th session in Strasbourg.

Accurate Surface Monitoring in Isolators

Cleanroom Environmental Monitoring Isolator

16 Dec 2019

Isolators and aseptic processing areas, including neoprene gloves, in the pharmaceutical industry need to be regularly monitored to ensure the absence of microorganisms. Discover how to detect low levels of bacterial contamination using ICR swabs.

Detection of Low Bacterial Load from Neoprene^® Gloves with ICR Swabs & Contact Plates

Cleanroom Environmental Monitoring Isolator

16 Dec 2019

This study was designed to prove the suitability of ICR Swabs (Ref. No. 146529) and lockable TSA w. LTHThio contact - ICR+ (Ref. No. 146783) contact plates, to detect low numbers of different bacterial test strains from Neoprene^® gloves.

A Fast and Affordable LAMP Solution for The Carbapenamase Families

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Carbapenemase-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE)

12 Dec 2019

A Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) kit that can detect seven of the most common carbapenemase-producing organisms (CPO) is now available from the Mast Group. The Mast Isoplex® CRE-ART provides rapid results with 15 mins hands-on time and 30 mins run time......

Advances in Enrichment Media for Food Pathogen Testing

Improved Enrichment Media - Food Pathogens

Cronobacter sakazakii E. coli Enrichment

11 Dec 2019

Reducing enrichment times for target food pathogens is the responsibility of Sergiy Olishevskyy, VP of R&D, at FoodChek Systems, he and Sandra Rogoza, talk here to rapidmicrobiology.com about time savings that can be achieved with the latest formulations and future developments in enrichments.

Biotia's AMR NGS-Powered Profiling Software Receives VC Boost of $2.4m

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Artifical Intelligence Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

11 Dec 2019

New York based biotech start-up Biotia have received a $2.4m boost for its pathogen-profiling NGS-powered AI software, which can give clinicans detailed reports on identification and AMR markers from clinically-cultured samples.

Latest Microbiology Newsletter - 10 Dec 2019

ATP Testing Cell and Gene Therapies Helicobacter pylori

10 Dec 2019

Detect low numbers of different bacterial test strains from Neoprene^® gloves, improve data integrity for QC of ATMPs/Cell and Gene Therapies, test for total counts in jams, creams, and fruit preparations, replace CFUs by counting single bacterial cells, detect H. pylori antigen in stool samples.

'Track and Trace' Starter Kit for Food Samples

Data Integrity Sample Collection

10 Dec 2019

Using the Ziath 'Track and Trace' starter kit is the easy way to set up and maintain an enhanced food sample integrity, tracking and audit trail.

Cherwell Announces New Microbiology Sales Specialist

Environmental Monitoring Automated Media Preparation

10 Dec 2019

Thomas Parkhill has joined Cherwell Laboratories to help drive the companies ambitious growth plans.

Sweet Temptation - ATP Bioluminescence Rapid Testing of Jams, Creams and Fruit Preparations

ATP Testing

09 Dec 2019

Promicol ATP Bioluminescence testing allows the rapid microbial control of jams, creams, and fruit preparations, it is simple to use and saves you time, giving you confidence in the microbial safety of your sweet goods.

Rapid Detection of H pylori Stool Antigen

Helicobacter pylori

09 Dec 2019

The Sentinel Diagnostics Easy-Card H. pylori test, available from Alpha Laboratories, is a cost-effective method with little or no compromise on sensitivity and specificity. It is designed for rapid detection of H. pylori antigen in stool samples and gives an answer in just 10 minutes.

Replacing CFU Counts with Single Bacterial Cell Detection

Automation Bioburden Colony Counters

09 Dec 2019

In less than 30 seconds, the QUANTOM Tx^™ scans up to 10 fields of view to produce accurate single bacterial cell counts. The advanced software can account for the varying shapes, sizes, and arrangements of different bacteria.

How Rapid Micro Biosystems Approaches Data Integrity

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Data Integrity

09 Dec 2019

rapidmicrobiology.com explores with Rapid Micro Biosystems how to improve QC laboratories approach to regulatory and industry expectations for quality control for ATMPs/Cell and Gene Therapies

SMEs at the Wheel as Labguru Breaks Record

Automation Laboratory Automation Laboratory Management Systems

06 Dec 2019

Biodata has announced a record-breaking third quarter and attribute this to Labguru; their web-based platform electronic notebook that allows laboratories to become more automated for storage and organisation and to design experiments and workflows.

FDA Approves Bacteriophage Bioluminescence Test to Detect MRSA

Diagnostic Manufacturing MRSA

06 Dec 2019

Roche Molecular Systems Inc., have been granted de novo marketing authorisation for its Cobas vivoDx MRSA diagnostics test that can detect MRSA in nasal swab just 5 hours by new Smarticles technology; a bacteriophage and bioluminescence innovation specific for MRSA.

Rapid Microbiological Methods for ATMPs/Gene and Cell Therapies

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Cell and Gene Therapies Mycoplasma

03 Dec 2019

In this rapidmicrobiology special, we showcase options for rapid testing of biotherapeutics such as ATMPs, gene and cell therapies. Includes risks and international regulations for mycoplasmas, how to get Mycoplasma results in under 1 hour, and the fastest way to get production up and running.

Eliminate Cleanroom Cross-Contamination Risks

Air Sampling Cleanroom Environmental Monitoring

03 Dec 2019

Can you be sure that no particles will be carried over inside an instrument if you transfer your instruments between different cleanroom classes? Ensure peace of mind by mounting a HEPA H13 exhaust air particle filter to your MAS-100 NT® sampler.

How Does Your Method of Storing Environmental Sampling Plates Affect Recovery Rates?

Cleanroom Environmental Monitoring

03 Dec 2019

Environmental monitoring using culture media is generally carried out in cleanrooms and then transferred to an outside lab space for incubation and evaluation of the results. Discover whether pre-storage has effect on microorganism recovery rates.

Does ESwab^® Maintain Viability of Pathogenic Mycobacteria and Fungi?

Culture Collection Mycobacterium Swabs

03 Dec 2019

Two recent studies evaluated Copan's ESwab™ kits finding them useful to collect specimens for fungal and mycobacterial culture. ESwab™ has a broad capability for the collection and maintenance of microorganisms and is an obvious choice as a multipurpose swab transport system.

Take Your EHEC Testing to a New Level! Be Assured of Compliance with USDA FSIS Regulations

E. coli E. coli 0157

03 Dec 2019

Have greater confidence in your testing with the Assurance^® GDS EHEC ID assay for detection of E. coli O157:H7 Tq in raw beef and MicroTally^™ swabs.

The Fastest Way to Expand Biotherapeutic Production Capacity

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Cell and Gene Therapies

03 Dec 2019

Michelle Stafford, Senior Global Product Marketing Leader, GE Healthcare LifeSciences, talks to rapidmicrobiology.com about how their KUBio prefabricated facilities and FlexFactory platforms are suited for the rapid expansion and growth in the production of biopharmaceuticals.

Rapid Sterility: Total Bacteria and Fungi Detection in just 3 Hours!

Get QC results for ATMPs before treatment

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products PCR

02 Dec 2019

Ensure that your ATMPs or R&D cell cultures are free of Bacteria and Fungi. ATMPs and cultured cells can be tested using qPCR that detects a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial and fungal contaminants in just 3 hours.

Quantifying Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) Aggregation in Gene Therapy Delivery

Biotherapeutics

02 Dec 2019

Adeno-associated viruses can be used as vehicles for gene therapy, however viral aggregates may cause problems, a new applications study reports on how Asymmetric Flow Field Flow Fractionation coupled with multi-angle light scattering and Ultraviolet detectors can quantify AAV aggregation.

BioFire® Mycoplasma : A Cell and Gene Therapy Game-Changer

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Mycoplasma

02 Dec 2019

Interview with Dr Sylvanie Cassard of bioMérieux Healthcare, on the new BioFire® Mycoplasma test, an internalised rapid mycoplasma test panel that allows ATMP laboratories to perform mycoplasma tests in-house, requiring no molecular expertise and provides results in under 1hour.

Testing Biotherapeutics for Mycoplasmas - the Risks and International Regulations

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Cell and Gene Therapies Contract Research Organization (CRO)

02 Dec 2019

An in-depth Interview with Helena Windsor of Mycoplasma Experience, the only UK company specialising in Mycoplasmology. Now, in their 4th decade of mycoplasma testing, Helena talks about the fast-moving Cell and Gene therapy market and how mycoplasma testing is vital at this critical juncture.

Managing Microbial Contamination Risk in ATMPs Manufacture

Air Sampling ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Cell and Gene Therapies

02 Dec 2019

Cherwell Laboratories are focusing on where the risk of microbial contamination could occur in ATMPs/Gene and Cellular Therapies and how their products can provide solutions to specific sampling issues.

Partnership Offers UV-C LED Water Disinfection for Laboratory Solutions

Lab Water

02 Dec 2019

New UV LED disinfection acts as a barrier preventing contamination from entering the laboratory water purification system as a whole, offering a high-level microbial disinfection barrier for laboratory water, directly at the point of use.

A New Automation Solution for the Production and Delivery of Cell and Gene Therapy

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Biotherapeutics Cell and Gene Therapies

02 Dec 2019

Terumo BCT launches first-of-its-kind device to accelerate cell therapy manufacturing

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