Microbiology News: May 2024

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Microbiology News: May 2024

Cherwell Develops Bespoke New Product to Support Air Quality Audit in UCA Operating Theatres

29 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

peel-apart packs of Redipor settle plates developed by Cherwell

Cherwell has developed a bespoke product to support a study into air quality in ultra-clean air operating theatres. The new peel-apart settle plates are simply peeled apart aseptically for easy sterile dispensing in an operating theatre setting. more...

APAS Independence - Quality You Can Count On

29 May 2024 | ClinicalPharmaceutical

Clever Culture Systems’ APAS Independence^® is an innovative platform technology that automates culture-plate screening and interpretation. The system uses artificial intelligence to provide a robust solution for automated plate enumeration. more...

NEW in 2024! Growth Direct^® Rapid Sterility Detection in as Little as 12 Hours

28 May 2024 | WaterLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceutical

analyst performing sterility test in quality control microbiology laboratory hood

The Growth Direct^® Rapid Sterility System replicates all 3 traditional test conditions within a kit of 3 cassettes. The automated closed-loop system tests as many as 126 kits at once, eliminating risks of human error and secondary contamination, with final results in as little as 1-3 days. more...

Embrace the Digital Age with Modern Sterility Testing

28 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

The new Sterisart^® Universal Pump | Gen 4 from Sartorius is designed to meet all your quality and safety needs for sterility testing in the modern lab. Watch the product video here. more...

ADLM Releases Guidance on Respiratory Virus Testing in a Post-COVID World

27 May 2024 | Clinical

The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC) has issued a new guidance document that provides expert recommendations on fundamental areas of clinical testing for respiratory viral infections. more...

Broth Microdilution MIC Plate Reading with BIOMIC V3

23 May 2024 | Clinical

Giles Scientific provides instant MIC plate reading and EUCAST/CLSI interpretation of Broth Microdilution plates and has served microbiology labs in 100+ countries. Giles Scientific is an ISO 13485:2016 certified company. BIOMIC V3 is designed and manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, USA. more...

GMP Compliant Materials and Support for ATMP Manufacturing

23 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

A comprehensive new resource has been added to the website, where you will find links to all the information you need on how AMSBIO can help you better understand and set up a GMP manufacturing process. more...

Automated Heat Sealer Improves Seal Quality and Manufacturing Workflows

23 May 2024 | Assay Development

Video demonstrates the walkaway productivity achievable using Azenta's Automated Individual Access Roll Heat Sealer in molecular diagnostics, drug discovery and kit manufacturing applications. Seals microplates in any pattern you need from just one to all 96 wells. more...

Quickest Solution for Early Detection of Mycotoxins

22 May 2024 | Food & Beverage

Innovative mycotoxin lateral flow devices - discover the fastest commercially available option for deoxynivalenol and total aflatoxins screening - watch the Gold Standard Diagnostics webinar more...

Win a Limited Edition EVOLVE Manual Pipette Starter Pack

21 May 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

Enter the competition to win by completing INTEGRA’s questionnaire about liquid handling workflows here. more...

Modernize Your Food Safety Lab with ZeptoMetrix NSI CRMs - podcast

21 May 2024 | Food & Beverage

In this episode with ZeptoMetrix NSI's Lauren Stainback, we learn why CRMs and PTs should be used to validate food safety analysis methods and ensure analytical data quality. Also, Lauren gives her opinion on FSMA and the most recent food safety recalls. more...

Learn About Novogene’s Metagenomics Host DNA Removal Service

21 May 2024 | Microbiome

Host DNA depletion for shotgun metagenomic sequencing

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

ATP Detection: Overcoming Challenges in Hygiene Monitoring

21 May 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterPharmaceutical

ATP detection offers ways of optimizing cleanliness verification. Explore how ProGnosis Biotech’s ATP FLOW series enhances hygiene monitoring in labs and food industries, ensuring superior cleanliness. more...

Automated Serial Dilution: Revolutionizing Microbiology Labs with Unmatched User Satisfaction

21 May 2024 | Food & Beverage

Our users love the Serial Diluter UC, highlighting its ability to transform laboratory workflows. This cutting-edge system automates the measuring and dispensing of diluents and incorporates automatic mixing, eliminating the need for additional manual handling. more...

Neogen^® Releases New Veratox^® VIP for Walnut

21 May 2024 | Food & Beverage

Neogen^® has released its innovative Veratox^® VIP assay for the detection of walnut. The allergen test demonstrates enhanced sensitivity including the ability to test heat-processed samples, while maintaining the simple testing methodology of the Veratox product line. more...

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. (ACC) Marks 50 Years of Protection Through Detection with a New Look

15 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Leading biotech company ACC is entering a new era with a brand identity that reflects its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and safeguarding patient safety. more...

Strengthen Cell & Gene Therapy Production with Smart Quality Testing

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Developing Cell and Gene Therapies presents many challenges. Adding rapid and easy-to-use solutions to your operations brings overall efficiencies to the manufacturing process through both simplified workflows and fast, accurate, actionable results to ensure patient safety. more...

RMM for Cell and Gene Therapies - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Rapid QC Solutions for Cell and Gene Therapies

In this rapidmicrobiology special focus we showcase some options for RMM for Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturers, including DNA-free sample collection swabs, bioburden sterility, endotoxin, Mycoplasma, Environmental Monitoring - discover the right products for your process. more...

AMSBIO Launches GMP-Compliant StemFit™ iPSC Expansion Medium

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing and QC are managed in strict accordance with GMP standards, all bottles of StemFit™ Basic04 CT come provided with a certificate of analysis and any documentation required for a seamless transition to clinical applications. more...

Are You Using the Right Endotoxin Method for Your Samples?

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Fujifilm Wako Endotoxin Testing Interview

How do you select and validate the most suitable endotoxin testing method for your particular needs? In this rapidmicrobiology interview, Timothy Francis and Delaney Novak, endotoxin testing Technical Specialists at Fujifilm Wako's LAL division, share their knowledge and expertise. more...

Rapid ATMP Testing Speeds Up Sterility Release

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Scientist performing rapid sterility and mycoplasma testing

Rapid tests for ATMPs cut down sterility & mycoplasma detection times, safely fast-tracking therapies to patients. For a comparison of Microsart^® ATMP Bacteria and Microsart^® ATMP Fungi Real-time PCR kits with the compendial sterility test, download the application note. more...

Puritan^® DNA-free and DNA-controlled Specimen Collection and Transport Devices

14 May 2024 | OtherVeterinary

Unlock who we are with Puritan DNA-free Swabs for Genetic Testing

Puritan’s line of DNA-free and DNA-controlled swabs and transport devices have you covered for quality sample collection and transport to the lab. more...

Maximizing Efficiency in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing with BFPC Technology

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Explore how BAMS technology revolutionizes cell and gene therapy manufacturing with real-time microbial monitoring, allowing for enhanced sterility and cost savings. Learn about the benefits of BFPCs in ensuring quality and safety standards. more...

BAMS Elevates Contamination Detection in Cell & Gene Therapy with Real Time Alerts

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Discover how BAMS, the real-time biofluorescent particle counter, can transform environmental monitoring with continuous results and instantaneous alerts, aid root cause identification, and expedite clean room validation – all in a portable format. more...

Microbiological Same-day Results for Cell and Gene Therapy Products

14 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Redberry is pleased to announce a significant improvement in the microbiological testing of cell and gene therapy products. Our recent research, conducted jointly with key players in the ATMP domain, has led to a faster detection method that provides same-day results, thus enhancing patient safety. more...

A Way to Reconcile Early Release of ATMPs and Microbial Safety

13 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Merck reliable rapid bioburden and sterility testing

A combination of rapid sterility and rapid bioburden testing can increase manufacturer confidence that short-life products, such as cell and gene therapeutics, will be microbiologically safe for release. Both rapid methods can be performed on the same platform after a linked validation procedure. more...

Improve Your Knowledge of GMP and Annex 1 Regarding ATMPs

13 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

In the training Advanced GMP for ATMPS on 2/3 July 2024, you will learn about the existing regulatory requirements for aseptic manufacturing, CCS, data integrity and lyophilization according to Annex 1. Various experts from authorities, industry and consulting will share their knowledge. more...

Life Science Companies eLabNext and Zifo to Revolutionize Laboratory Digitization

13 May 2024 | Laboratory EquipmentPharmaceutical

Offering state-of-the-art digitization solutions to life sciences laboratories globally, Zifo, a scientific informatics services firm, has teamed with eLabNext, a provider of Digital Lab Platforms to revolutionise laboratory informatics and provide their clients with game-changing results. more...

Biofortuna Acquires Biological Sample Storage Experts Cryoniss

13 May 2024 | Laboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalAssay Development

Biofortuna provide genomic services, custom assay development and contract manufacturing solutions to empower their global partners in healthcare, biotechnology and academia to advance innovative life sciences and diagnostic applications in health and wellbeing. more...

Nurturing Safety: Spotlight on Infant Formula Quality

07 May 2024 | Food & Beverage

Infant formula is crucial for a baby's growth and development, and it is essential to ensure its safety and quality. R-Biopharm offers solutions for infant formula testing, including multiplex qPCR kits for microbial safety and lactoferrin testing for milk powder. more...

Introducing the Next-generation Sterility Testing Pump for the Connected Lab

07 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Designed for the reliable transfer of samples and media into Sterisart^® canisters, this new pump meets the stringent quality and safety standards demanded by today's pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. more...

A New Solution for Reducing Biologic Interference of Endotoxins

07 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

A new solution exists to improve endotoxin testing of biologic products with EndoPrep™ from Predictive Oncology and PYROSTAR™ ES-F from Fujifilm. Together, the companies have created a powerful opportunity to significantly impact drug safety by enabling more accurate detection of endotoxins. more...

FDA Clearance and CLIA-waiver for bioMerieux's BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel

03 May 2024 | Clinical

The BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® R/ST Panel is a unique multiplex PCR test capable of detecting and identifying nucleic acids from up to 15 of the most common bacteria, viruses, and viral subtypes responsible for respiratory or sore throat infections in about 15 minutes. more...

Unprecedented Offer! Save up to 55% on BioPerfectus Instruments

02 May 2024 | Clinical

Bioperfectus extraction systems are perfect for improving your lab experience, along with the STC-96A and STC-96A Plus PCR instruments, both available now in their promotion which ends 31st May. more...

Ingenza Expands CodABLE® Gene Design Algorithm for Recombinant Protein Production

01 May 2024 | Pharmaceutical

CodABLE Gene Design Algorithm for Recombinant Proteins

Scottish CRDMO Ingenza will adapt its codABLE® machine learning platform for precise control of recombinant protein expression in Pichia pastoris, accelerating the development of therapeutics, enzymes, and other proteins by fine-tuning codon usage and maximizing production yields. more...

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