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BACGene E. coli STEC Solution for an Efficient STEC Detection in Food

PCR detection for STEC in food
AOAC PTMBig Seven E. coliE. coli 0157
27 Nov 2020
Eurofins GeneScan Technologies has released the robust, economical and AOAC-PTMSM certified BACGene E. coli STEC Solution. This set of kits enables the detection of the Top7 STECs with PCR assays and IMS beads incorporated into two modular workflows.

No Need for Separate Cleanroom with New HEPA Filter 

HEPA filter for OT-2 robot
Laboratory AutomationLaminar Flow CabinetsLiquid Handling
27 Nov 2020
Opentrons' robotics have enabled high-throughput COVID-19 testing during the pandemic, and a new HEPA filtration unit for their OT-2 robot decreases the risk of contamination for sensitive wet lab applications like PCR and DNA / RNA amplification without need for a cleanroom.

Paris Biologics Testing Site Gets Support to Scale-Up

Biologics testing
Viral Safety Testing
26 Nov 2020
PathoQuest is expanding and upgrading its Paris' site with a €500K support from Paris Île-de-France Region. Next year will see them offering cutting-edge and high-capacity NGS QC testing services for rapid development and release of biologics at a GMP grade.

Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19: Prevent the Virus from Spreading!

Rapid Antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 the coronavirus that causes COVID-19
Lateral Flow AssaysSARS-CoV-2
26 Nov 2020
Developed in Europe by ProGnosis Biotech, the Rapid Test Ag 2019-nCov detects the SARS-CoV-2 antigen in nasopharyngeal swab specimens in 15 mins. High Sensitivity (95.56%) & Specificity (99.56%). The test has received a CE-IVD mark.

Simplify COVID-19 Public Health Reporting With Streamlining Solution

Informatics solution for sars-cov-2 data
Data IntegritySARS-CoV-2
25 Nov 2020
BD announces streamlined reporting capabilities for COVID-19 data through BD Synapsys™ 3.84 Informatics Solution that simplifies mandatory public health reporting for customers using BD Veritor™ and BD MAX™ systems.

Detect Four Pathogenic Aspergillus Species in a Single Test

specific and sensitive multiplex detection of aspergillus
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingMycotoxins
24 Nov 2020
Biotecon has launched a fast and accurate method for simultaneous detection of four species of pathogenic Aspergillus: A. flavus, A. fumigatus, A. niger, A. terreus, in cannabis and cannabis-infused products.

Recombinant Version of Mink Strain Spike-Protein Available 

Recombinant Spike Protein of Mink Strain
SARS-CoV-2
24 Nov 2020
Sino Biological has launched a recombinant Y453F RBD protein, the mutation in SARS-CoV-2 that infected mink and workers at a farm in Denmark recently. This protein adds to Sino's large collection of proteins for antibody and vaccine research. 

ACT Gives Priorclave Green Credentials

Autoclaves
Autoclaves
24 Nov 2020
Accountability, consistency and transparency; the ACT program has given one of it's first eco-labels to Priorclave's cylindrcal chambers research-grade autoclaves for its efficiency in water use and energy. 

Implementing ATP Bioluminescence - A Customer Journey

Promicol microbial ATP detection system
ATP Testing
23 Nov 2020
Read this case study to find out how the implementation and validation of the Promicol Bioluminescence method for the routine microbiological testing of liquid milk, and a range of other dairy products, has saved a large dairy company time and money.

Urgent Demand From ECDC to Validate COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests

EU ecdc recommends rapid antigen tests for covid 19
SARS-CoV-2
20 Nov 2020
The ECDC has revised its recommendations for rapid antigen testing in a new document that provides independent evaluations of several rapid antigen tests on the market along with requirements labs must adhere to. 

Hygiena adds Specific Peanut and Walnut Tests to the Alertox® Range

Hygiena now offers a total of 12 allergen tests in their Alertox sticks portfolio
AllergensELISALateral Flow Assays
18 Nov 2020
Hygiena is excited to launch Alertox® peanut and Alertox® walnut rapid tests which are designed for the detection of peanut and walnut antigens by the food processing industry in their food, kitchen, and production facilities.

Story of the Steritest™ Invention: How Millipore Made the Sterility Test Reliable in the 1970s

The Steritest system has made the sterility test reliable
Media FillMembrane FiltrationSterility Testing
17 Nov 2020
In 1975, the Steritest™ system made the sterility test reliable. Read the fabulous story of its invention to discover why and when it was invented, and what were the challenges at this time. Happy Birthday, Steritest™ system 

New Point-of-Care Immunoassay Development Service 

Point of care immunoassay development
Assay Development
17 Nov 2020
Cytiva (Formerly GE Healthcare) has started a new diagnostic test development and support service for point-of-care diagnostic developers to increase speed to market of new tests through infrastructure, expertise and consultation for immunoassay development.

Bio-Rad's iQ-Check Enterobacteriaceae RT PCR Kit Receives AOAC International Approval

PCR for Enteros in dairy - AOAC
AOAC PTMChromogenic MediaCronobacter sakazakii
16 Nov 2020
Bio-Rad recently received AOAC International approval for its iQ-Check Enterobacteriaceae Real-Time PCR Detection Kit, this kit can detect Enterobacteriaceae including Cronobacter and Salmonella in dairy products and environmental samples at the processing plant.

New ELISA Test for Vaccine Research Quantifies IgG Antibody to SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

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ELISA
16 Nov 2020
EUROIMMUN has launched the Anti-SARS-CoV-2 QuantiVac™ ELISA (IgG) to quantify IgG antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 S1 antigen. The assay is CE-marked, and the company plans to file for US FDA-EUA.

SBT Instruments Make Total Viable Counts Simple, Fast and Affordable

Rapid Total Viable Count Measurement Device
Total Counts
13 Nov 2020
Bactobox is SBT Instruments' new rapid, and affordable quantifier for total viable counts in water and culture media. In this interview, Michael Maimann (SBT) talks to rapidmicrobiology on how this innovation gives counts of only intact cells in just 3 minutes. 

Saliva Collection Device Validated for FDA-EUA High-Throughput SARS-CoV-2 Testing

Saliva collection device for SARS CoV 2 testing
SARS-CoV-2Specimen Transport
13 Nov 2020
The new GeneFiX™ Saliva RNA Collection Device from Isohelix has been validated by Precision Genomics and is now its preferred method for saliva collection as part of its FDA-EUA SARS-CoV-2 testing portfolio. 

New State-of-the-Art NGS-based Rapid Viral Safety Test Centre for ATMPs and Vaccines

Viral safety testing for biologics ATMPs and vaccines
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)Viral Safety Testing
12 Nov 2020
Charles River and Pathoquest are to establish a new rapid viral safety testing lab for biologics, notably advanced therapeutic medicinal products (ATMPs) and vaccines. The new NGS-based lab will be constructed on Charles River's site in Wayne, PA.

What’s Hot in Food Microbiology? Conference Reveals All

Hot topics in food microbiology
CampylobacterCronobacter sakazakiiListeria spp.
10 Nov 2020
In Campden BRI's recent online conference on current and future trends in food microbiology, experts talk on how to test effectiveness of your SARS-CoV-2 disinfection program; Norovirus testing regulations and risks associated with insects as food. 

Read About the Latest Microbiology News - Free Download 

Find the latest food microbiology news in Microbiology Insider
AutomationEnvironmental MonitoringISO 16140
09 Nov 2020
Catch our new Insider Magazine for the latest on microbiology testing including an interview with MicroVal®, take a look at our new One Broth One Plate workflow for Salmonella and learn about ISO 16140-3 verification, plus much more. 

Invasive Aspergillosis Screening in COVID-19 & Critical Care Patients

Asp galactomannan lateral flow kit
Aspergillus
09 Nov 2020
IMMY sõna Aspergillus Galactomannan Lateral Flow Assay is recommended by the European Confederation of Medical Microbiology (ECMM) as a screening device in COVID ventilated patients.

Scale Up Sample Processing with Automation Compatible Recapper for Screw Cap Tubes

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Liquid Handling
08 Nov 2020
Designed to improve efficiency, the AFYS3G Recapper for Screw Cap Tubes can be used as a stand-alone instrument or be simply integrated into a fully automated laboratory environment.

Quality Control for Spirit Distillation

Sartorius solutions for QC of wines and spirits
Spoilage OrganismsWine Spoilage OrganismsWorkflow Optimization
06 Nov 2020
Discover in this process flow chart the different steps in the spirits workflow and get to know the variety of applications and solutions Sartorius offers for testing your process.

Rapid Surface Testing for COVID-19: Detect the Virus in 10 Minutes!

rapid surface testing for SARS Cov 2 the coronavirus that causes Covid 19
SARS-CoV-2
06 Nov 2020
Developed by ProGnosis Biotech, the Rapid Surface Ag 2019-nCov detects, in just a few steps, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on common surfaces. Using a simple & innovative method, the test does not require special equipment and produces real-time results in just 10 mins!

Creative Diagnostics Supports COVID-19 Testing with Antigen Lateral Flow Assay Development

Antibody pairs for SARS CoV 2 antigen lateral flow development
AntibodiesAssay DevelopmentSARS-CoV-2
05 Nov 2020
Creative Diagnostics' portfolio now includes a range of products for SARS-CoV-2 lateral flow assay development and production. These include nucleoprotein antibody pairs and slim-design buffer tubes that reduce amount of buffer needed, thus increasing antigen concentration. 

bioMérieux Launches Predictive Diagnostics for Food Quality and Safety

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BioinformaticsPredictive DiagnosticsSmarter Food Safety
05 Nov 2020
Food qualtiy and safety teams can move from detecting and responding to predicting and preventing with bioMérieux’s suite of core lab and at-line microbiology tools that support the Predictive Diagnostics mission.

AMR Surveillance with BIOMIC V3: Five Key Advantages

Automated reading and CLSI and EUCAST interpretaion of clinical and qc tests
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Digital ImagingIdentification
04 Nov 2020
BIOMIC V3 is an open system utilizing digital imaging to automate the reading and CLSI/EUCAST interpretation of AST-ID-QC from various manufacturers. BIOMIC V3 is designed and manufactured by Giles Scientific in California.

The Winnable Battles: HAIs and Antimicrobial Stewardship

Fast Carbapenamase Resistant Enterobacterales CRE detection with rapid lateral flow
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Carbapenemase-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE)Enterobacter
04 Nov 2020
The CDC classifies HAIs as “Winnable Battles” and commits surveillance to reduce the incidence of HAIs and improve patient outcome. The emergence of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) is an urgent threat, requiring immediate action.

Screen and Interpret Thousands of MRSA Plates Daily Through Automated Imaging

Automated MRSA Plate assessment
Artifical IntelligenceDigital ImagingMRSA
04 Nov 2020
LBT Innovations has licensed its AI-powered MRSA plate screening and interpretation software to the largest clinical laboratory group in Germany. The APAS independence system with the MRSA Analysis Module can do thousands of plates per day. 

More Campuses Testing Wastewater For SARS-CoV-2 Across The U.S

wastewater testing for SARS CoV 2 covid 19 coronavirus
SARS in Wastewater
04 Nov 2020
In these US college campus case studies, it is shown that routine surveillance of wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 has shown to be an extremely effective testing program, that is not only less expensive than individual testing but can show positive cases before symptoms arise. 

Are You the Next Louis Pasteur?

microbiology quiz - get your chromogenic media poster
Chromogenic MediaListeria spp.PCR
03 Nov 2020
Are you an expert in microbiology or just starting out?  Test your knowledge and get Bio-Rad's new chromogenic media poster. 

Plair and MBV Sign a Cooperation Agreement for Real-Time Air Monitoring

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Air Sampler CalibrationAir SamplingAir Sampling Isolators
03 Nov 2020
Plair, the Swiss manufacturer of instruments for real-time bioaerosol monitoring, and MBV, the Swiss global leader in viable air sampling, jointly announce the start of a strategic partnership.

Condalab Solutions for Detection of Antibiotic Resistance

chromogenic media for antimicrobial resistance detection
Antibiotic ResistanceAntibiotic SensitivityAntimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
03 Nov 2020
Each year, about 3 million people are infected in the US with antibiotic-resistant strains. In Europe, 33,000 people die because of them every year. How important is early diagnosis? Find out what solutions we can offer you here in Condalab.

New BAX® System Real-Time PCR Assay for E.coli O157 Exact

same day Ecoli O157 results
Big Seven E. coliE. coliE. coli 0157
02 Nov 2020
Delivering same-day results that are reliable and reproducible, the new BAX® System Real-Time PCR Assay for E. coli O157:H7 Exact specifically identifies Escherichia coli O157:H7 and not similar serotypes.

15-Minute Prep Method for Wastewater-based SARS-CoV-2 Epidemiology

Automated concentrating pipette
Microbial ConcentratorsSARS in Wastewater
02 Nov 2020
The InnovaPrep® Concentrating Pipette™ delivers high concentration of SARS-CoV-2  from wastewater samples and is ideal for epidemiology studies.  This improved sample prep method recovers microorganisms using an automated novel Wet Foam Elution process.

Teknova Viral Transport Medium for SARS-CoV-2 Is Now FDA-Compliant 

FDA CDC Viral Transport Medium for SARS CoV 2
SARS-CoV-2Swabs with Transport Medium
02 Nov 2020
Teknova manufactures VTM and saline for sample transport under GMP conditions in compliance with ISO 13485 standards and the Quality System Regulations under 21 CFR Part 820. Teknova's current capacity for VTM production is 50,000 tubes per day.

CRISPR-based COVID-19 Assay Becomes High-Throughput Turnkey Solution to Pandemic

CRISPR SARS COV 2 Test for COVID 19 Diagnosis
AutomationCRISPRSARS-CoV-2
02 Nov 2020
Leveraging Hamilton's automated liquid handling systems and Millipore Sigma's capacity for large-scale reagent production, the DETECTR BOOST™ CRISPR-based SARS-CoV-2 test from Mammoth Biosciences, is positioned to increase US testing substantially. 

Detect COVID-19 & Winter Virus on One Sample With Automated Extraction

Automatically extract and detect winter and COVID 19 virus
InfluenzaRespiratory PanelRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
02 Nov 2020
The new PKamp™ Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Panel from Perkin Elmer is now CE-marked. Along with coronavirus, the assay detects Influenza and RSV and can be used with Perkin Elmer's automated nucleic acid extraction system. 

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