RMB
Special Focus - Making Labs Greener
 

Microbiology News: Jul 2024

Introducing LumiMAT™: A Rapid and Reliable Pyrogen Detection Assay

30 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

LumiMAT Monocyte Activation Test
FUJIFILM Wako's LumiMAT™ system mitigates concerns about data variability, PBMC availability, and required assay time in MAT testing, replacing RPT as a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly method for detecting both endotoxin and non-endotoxin pyrogens (NEPs). more...

Condalab, Ensuring Safety in the Pharmaceutical Industry

30 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Complete solutions for Microbiological QC in Pharma
Microbiological control is crucial in the pharmaceutical industry to ensure product quality and safety. Discover the best solutions for the industry with Condalab. more...

Comprehensive Evaluation of Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility for Microorganism Detection

30 Jul 2024 | WaterLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal Care

QC Sterility testing in lab hood with a rapid membrane filtration and direct inoculation
GDRS is an alternative rapid, membrane filtration-based test with results in as little as 1-3 days and detection in as little as 12 hrs. Manufacturers can quickly respond to contamination events, reduce risks, enhance test and data integrity, increase productivity, and release safe products quickly. more...

Easy Media Preparation

30 Jul 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

Image of the MEDIAWEL 10 automatic media preparator
Laboratories may choose to prepare their culture media manually or purchase pre-made media but for the modern, busy lab, an automated media preparator could provide the best option.   more...

Remote BAMS: Continuous Viable Monitoring for Isolators

29 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

MicronView remote bioAerosol monitoring system
Biofluorescent particle counters (BFPCs) offer a rapid microbiological method to detect contamination in cleanrooms. MicronView’s Remote BAMS is an efficient, easy-to-install, cost-effective BFPC that allows for superior continuous viable particle monitoring in isolators. more...

USP Microbiology Expert Committee Approves Non-Animal-Derived Reagents for Endotoxin Testing

29 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

In line with USP’s commitment to expanding the use of animal-free methods and materials, the USP Microbiology Expert Committee has approved Chapter <86> Bacterial Endotoxins Test Using Recombinant Reagents for endotoxin testing. more...

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

26 Jul 2024 | Microbiome

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. more...

Microgen Latex Agglutination Kits for Salmonella, Legionella or Staphylococcus aureus ID

23 Jul 2024 | Food & Beverage

Microgen Latex Agglutination Kits
Get fast and reliable results confirmed in 2 minutes for confirmatory identification of Salmonella, Legionella or Staphylococcus aureus colonies in food and environmental samples. more...

Cracking the Code: Everything You Need to Know About AOAC and AFNOR Validations

22 Jul 2024 | Food & Beverage

Bio Rad webinar about AOAC and AFNOR validation processes
Join validation expert Yannick Bichot for an introduction to AOAC, AFNOR and MicroVal, an overview of validation processes and more. more...

Degassing System Reduces Anomalies in Diagnostic Kit Reagent Dispensing

18 Jul 2024 | Assay Development

Degassing System Reduces Anomalies in Diagnostic Reagent Dispensing
Biotech Fluidics report how installation of two DEGASi® Plus semi-prep 6-channel degassing systems on a production line, has enabled a diagnostic kit manufacturer to almost eliminate inaccurate reagent dispensing issues. more...

Introducing the World’s First Microplastics Reference Materials

17 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterPharmaceutical

Microplastics
The Chiron MicroPref portfolio is designed to detect the six most abundant plastics in the environment and is available in a novel, easy-to-use tablet formulation. Download technical and product information here. more...

Green Elephant Biotech Launches the World's First Plant-based 96-well Plate

16 Jul 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

Green Elephant Plant based 96 Well Plate
With a plant-based 96-well plate, Green Elephant Biotech offers a sustainable alternative for one of the most commonly used disposable products in laboratories. The lifecycle of this 96-well plate generates 50% less CO2 emissions than conventional polystyrene plates.  more...

Sustainable Science with Petrifilm™

16 Jul 2024 | Food & Beverage

Dry Film Plates More Enviromentally Friendly Than Petri Dishes
Sustainability has become an increasingly important goal for companies all over the world. Petrifilm™ plates help microbiology laboratories reach these goals, all while streamlining the process of testing for spoilage and indicator organisms in food and beverages. more...

The Eco-friendly Choice for Sample Storage

16 Jul 2024 | Laboratory EquipmentPharmaceutical

Micronic EFC Rack RM
Micronic has revealed its latest innovation: an Eco-Friendly Rack Range. These Eco-Friendly Choice (EFC) Racks are made of 99% in-house renewed material Setting a new sustainable standard for sample storage racks, the racks are an ideal solution for laboratories committed to embracing a greener future. more...

New Terminally Sterilised Plastic Bottled Media Range Supports Sustainability Initiatives

16 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Scientist holds a 1 litre plastic bottle of Redipor prepared media
Cherwell have developed a sustainable alternative to glass bottles, with a more eco-friendly plastic presentation. Redipor prepared media is now available in a robust, more ergonomic, easy to handle bottle in a 1-litre volume for the first time. more...

MWE's Commitment to Sustainability and Patient Care in Microbiology: Because Results Matter

16 Jul 2024 | Other

Green trees and microbiologist streaking agar plate
MWE ensures optimal conditions for accurate microbiological results while prioritising sustainability. We integrate solar panels, hybrid vehicles, and RAW packaging, demonstrating our commitment to a greener future in microbiology. more...

How INTEGRA Can Support Your Lab Sustainability Goals

16 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalMicrobiomeAssay Development

Integra Interview
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. more...

Reduce Costs and Environmental Impact of Listeria Testing With ALOA® ONE DAY

16 Jul 2024 | Food & Beverage

Listeria
The new ALOA® ONE DAY short protocol allows for a significant reduction in the volume needed for routine analysis and a significant cost saving in terms of waste management. more...

Consumables And Wastes, Lower Your Carbon Footprint With Diamidex

16 Jul 2024 | WaterLaboratory Equipment

Consumables and wastes How to lower your carbon footprint with Diamidex
Diamidex's protocol for Legionella pneumophila significantly reduces microbiology labs' carbon footprint by cutting petri dish use by 75%, reducing testing time from 10-12 days to 48 hours, and lowering technician time spent from 25 to 4 minutes per sample. more...

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

16 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalPharmaceuticalMicrobiomeAssay Development

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...

More Sustainable Microbiology - Making Labs Greener a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

15 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalPharmaceuticalMicrobiomeAssay Development

Charles River endosafe Trillium rCR cartridges
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. more...

PYROSTAR™ Neo+: Recombinant Endotoxin Assay Offers Advantages Over Traditional LAL Reagents

15 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

PYROSTAR Neo endotoxin detection reagent
PYROSTAR™ Neo+ is a next generation synthetically engineered method for endotoxin detection in pharmaceutical and medical equipment manufacturing, offering greater stability and better recovery compared to the original Neo recombinant. more...

Streamlined Validation for Endotoxin Testing

15 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Endosafe Trillium testing kit
Our Endosafe® Alternative Endotoxin Method Validation and Implementation Service ensures faster, reliable results, boosting operational efficiency and reducing downtime. Alternative method validation ensures non-traditional methods are as reliable as conventional ones, aiding in regulatory compliance. more...

Alpha Pipette Tips Achieve ACT Environmental Impact Factor Labelling

15 Jul 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

ACT certification
Eco-conscious pipette tips, Fastrak®, and FastZAP™, have received third-party verification from “My Green Lab®.” ACT certification emphasises Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency around manufacturing, energy and water use, packaging, and end-of-life. more...

Pioneering Life Cycle Thinking for Lab Filtration

15 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Sartolab RF BT
Sartolab® RF|BT vacuum filtration units lead the way in sustainable lab practices with a life cycle approach. This approach evaluates the environmental impact of our products from inception to disposal, ensuring that every step we take is a step toward a more sustainable future. more...

HiVeg™: Animal Free Culture Media for Media Fill Test

15 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Animal Free HiVeg
HiMedia manufactures a range of HiVeg™ culture media formulated using plant-based peptones and entirely free from animal-derived nutrients. They are also eco-friendly, significantly reducing the carbon footprint compared to animal-derived culture media. more...

How to Optimize Reverse Osmosis (RO) Performance with iJust Software

10 Jul 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

IJust Software
Sartorius is dedicated to innovative, sustainable solutions. Introducing iJust software, designed to optimize water purification in Arium® Advance and Arium® Comfort systems more...

Pipetting & Sustainability: Simple Steps for a More Sustainable Lab

10 Jul 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

Pipette Life Cycle chart
Discover how our sustainable pipette tips and the electronic pipette Picus® 2 help you achieve your environmental goals mindfully. more...

Eugia US Manuf. LLC Testimonial - A USA Pharma's Experience of Using ScanStation for Real-time EM

09 Jul 2024 | Food & BeveragePharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal Care

ScanStation testimonial
Eugia US Manufacturing LLC is a generic injectables company. Eugia was the first company in the USA to introduce the ScanStation, a real-time incubator and colony counter, for the pharmaceutical industry. Find out why the Eugia team uses it for their ISO 5/ Class 100/Grade A EM plates. more...

Be Prepared for Your Specimen Collection Journey with Puritan®

09 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

The road to accurate specimen collection starts with Puritan
The range of specimen collection options available can seem overwhelming. With their range of targeted swabs and specimen collection kits, for effective use across a range of applications, Puritan Medical Products can guide you to the right solution for your specimen collection needs. more...

Achieving Efficient Endotoxin Testing Leveraging Recombinant Proteins

09 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Scientist
Recombinant proteins enhance endotoxin testing efficiency and sustainability. Sherri Hopple details their production, comparing rFC and rCR with traditional LAL methods. Both provide accurate, specific results, curtailing false positives. more...

Primerdesign Launches Real-time PCR Workflow for Onsite Detection of Norovirus in Oysters

09 Jul 2024 | Food & Beverage

Detect Norovirus in Oysters
The qPCR assay efficiently detects genogroup (G)I and GII Norovirus pathogens in oyster tissue, reducing public health risk and minimizing shellfish farm closures through a user-friendly workflow. more...

Flockscreen LAMP Avian Influenza Test for Poultry: First Rapid Molecular Test

09 Jul 2024 | Veterinary

Designed for in field Point of Need, the Flockscreen LAMP Avian Influenza Test for poultry is first rapid molecular test to accurately detect the presence of virus in both cloacal and oropharyngeal samples. more...

Testing Environmental Sponge Samples for Next-day Listeria Species Results

08 Jul 2024 | Food & Beverage

Microbiologist performs IQ Check Listeria spp PCR detection
A global food and agriculture company partnered with Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. to evaluate methods to detect high levels of Listeria spp. in environmental sponge samples. Read the application note to learn more. more...

INTEGRA Biosciences is on Track to Net Zero

04 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalLaboratory EquipmentOtherPharmaceuticalVeterinaryCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiomeAssay Development

Roadmap to sustainability
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. more...

Explore the Microbial World with Novogene

04 Jul 2024 | OtherMicrobiome

Applications in microbial researches
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. more...

Introducing PYROSTAR™ Neo+

03 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

PYROSTAR Neo endotoxin detection reagent
Conventional LAL reagents are sourced from Atlantic Horseshoe Crabs. Alpha Laboratories is delighted to introduce a sustainable alternative; the new PYROSTAR™ Neo+ from FUJIFILM Wako. more...

INTEGRA's Innovative Modules Simplify Magnetic Bead Purification Workflows

02 Jul 2024 | Laboratory Equipment

MAG and HEATMAG modules
INTEGRA’s new MAG and HEATMAG modules harness the power of exceptionally powerful magnets to enable fast magnetic bead collection with minimal bead loss and carryover. more...

BIPEA - Proficiency Testing Experts Since the 1990s

02 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageWaterClinicalPharmaceutical

Proficency Testing from BIPEA a Non-profit Organization
BIPEA primarily focuses on interlaboratory comparisons and technical assistance for laboratories. It has expanded its offerings to include agri-food, contaminant, environment, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its focus has grown internationally, increasing participation in its proficiency testing programs more...

The Perfect Pairing for Growth Promotion Testing

02 Jul 2024 | Pharmaceutical

Microbiologics solutions for GPT illustration with cinema popcorn
Lights, camera, action! Just like movies and popcorn, EZ-Accu Shot™ and Custom Environmental Isolate Controls from Microbiologics make the perfect pairing. Say hello to your lab’s dream team for simple, reliable Growth Promotion Testing, from specified microorganisms to environmental isolates! more...

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

02 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalLaboratory EquipmentPharmaceuticalCosmetic/Personal CareMicrobiome

Ronny Zingre CEO of MBV and Denis Kiselev CEO of Plair SA
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. more...

Benefits of Using Matching Proficiency Testing and Quality Control

02 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageWater

Peanut butter and jelly on toast better together
Matching Proficiency Testing (PT) and Quality Control (QC) products in analytical labs improves accuracy, confidence, compliance, and cost-effectiveness, promoting excellence and reliability in various sectors, including environmental, food, cannabis, and water testing. more...

C. DIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE® Test Receives European IVDR Certification

02 Jul 2024 | Clinical

C DIFF QUIK CHEK COMPLETE
This innovative test provides both GDH and toxin results within approximately 30 minutes, enabling healthcare professionals to differentiate between active C. difficile infection and colonization in a cost-effective and clinically relevant manner. more...

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

02 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageMicrobiome

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. more...

Neogen® Launches Petrifilm® Automated Feeder for High-Throughput Food Safety Testing

01 Jul 2024 | Food & Beverage

Petrifilm Automated Feeder for High-Throughput Food Safety Testing
Neogen® has launched the Petrifilm® Automated Feeder – a revolutionary system designed to dramatically improve efficiencies in high-throughput food safety testing labs. This end-to-end solution reduces hands-on enumeration time from 4 hours to 1 minute. more...

Liofilchem QC Laboratory Achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation

01 Jul 2024 | Food & BeverageClinicalPharmaceutical

Liofilchem Accreditation Cert
The Italian national competent authority, ACCREDIA, has thoroughly evaluated the Liofilchem Quality Control laboratory quality management system and technical competence. The accreditation attests to competence, impartiality, and consistent operation in laboratory activities. more...


bioMerieux Virtual Showroom for Maximized Environmental Monitoring Program Efficiency
 

Mpox and other emerging viruses
 

Daignostic assay development reagents
 

get the latest updates on microbiology products for your lab
 

New and Emerging Methods in Microbiology
 

SUBSCRIBE
Get our eNewsletter
Over 7,000 microbiology professionals get our weekly eNewsletter - subscribe now and find out why!

LATEST MICROBIOLOGY NEWS

MICROBIOLOGY EVENTS


Sign up for our eNewsletter

Get the latest microbiology news every week - straight to your inbox !