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Introducing LumiMAT™: A Rapid and Reliable Pyrogen Detection Assay

Endotoxin Monocyte Activation Test

30 Jul 2024

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).

Condalab, Ensuring Safety in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Complete solutions for Microbiological QC in Pharma

Dehydrated Culture Media R2A Media Ready-to-use Media

30 Jul 2024

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

Comprehensive Evaluation of Growth Direct^® Rapid Sterility for Microorganism Detection

QC Sterility testing in lab hood with a rapid membrane filtration and direct inoculation

Automation Data Integrity Data Management

30 Jul 2024

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.

Easy Media Preparation

Image of the MEDIAWEL 10 automatic media preparator

Automated Media Preparation Automation Chromogenic Media

30 Jul 2024

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.

Remote BAMS: Continuous Viable Monitoring for Isolators

MicronView remote bioAerosol monitoring system

Air Sampling Automation Cleanroom

29 Jul 2024

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.

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

Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL)recombinant Factor C (rFC)

29 Jul 2024

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.

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

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.

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

Bio Rad webinar about AOAC and AFNOR validation processes

AFNOR AOAC OMA AOAC PTM

22 Jul 2024

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

Degassing System Reduces Anomalies in Diagnostic Kit Reagent Dispensing

Degassing System Reduces Anomalies in Diagnostic Reagent Dispensing

Fluid Degassers

18 Jul 2024

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.

Introducing the World’s First Microplastics Reference Materials

Reference Material Environmental Monitoring PFAS

17 Jul 2024

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.

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

Green Elephant Plant based 96 Well Plate

Lab Disposables

16 Jul 2024

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 CO₂emissions than conventional polystyrene plates.

Sustainable Science with Petrifilm™

Dry Film Plates More Enviromentally Friendly Than Petri Dishes

Ready-to-use Media

16 Jul 2024

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.

The Eco-friendly Choice for Sample Storage

Sample Prep Sample Processing

16 Jul 2024

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.

New Terminally Sterilised Plastic Bottled Media Range Supports Sustainability Initiatives

Scientist holds a 1 litre plastic bottle of Redipor prepared media

Greener Labs Ready-to-use Media

16 Jul 2024

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.

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

Green trees and microbiologist streaking agar plate

Sample Transportation Sustainability Swabs Virology

16 Jul 2024

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.

How INTEGRA Can Support Your Lab Sustainability Goals

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.

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

Greener Labs ISO 16140 Listeria monocytogenes

16 Jul 2024

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.

Consumables And Wastes, Lower Your Carbon Footprint With Diamidex

Consumables and wastes How to lower your carbon footprint with Diamidex

Colony Counters ISO 11731 - Legionella Legionella pneumophila

16 Jul 2024

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.

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

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 Labs Sustainability

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.

Streamlined Validation for Endotoxin Testing

Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Endotoxin

15 Jul 2024

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.

Alpha Pipette Tips Achieve ACT Environmental Impact Factor Labelling

Pipettes

15 Jul 2024

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.

Pioneering Life Cycle Thinking for Lab Filtration

Sustainability

15 Jul 2024

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.

HiVeg™: Animal Free Culture Media for Media Fill Test

Animal Free Media Sustainability

15 Jul 2024

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.

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

Lab Water Sustainability

10 Jul 2024

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

Pipetting & Sustainability: Simple Steps for a More Sustainable Lab

Pipettes

10 Jul 2024

Discover how our sustainable pipette tips and the electronic pipette Picus^® 2 help you achieve your environmental goals mindfully.

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

Expert Insight 21 CFR part 11 Colony Counters

09 Jul 2024

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.

Be Prepared for Your Specimen Collection Journey with Puritan^®

The road to accurate specimen collection starts with Puritan

Sample Collection Swabs Swabs with Transport Medium

09 Jul 2024

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.

Achieving Efficient Endotoxin Testing Leveraging Recombinant Proteins

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

09 Jul 2024

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.

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

Norovirus PCR Quantitative PCR (qPCR)

09 Jul 2024

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.

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

Avian Influenza

09 Jul 2024

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.

Testing Environmental Sponge Samples for Next-day Listeria Species Results

Microbiologist performs IQ Check Listeria spp PCR detection

Listeria Environmental

08 Jul 2024

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.

INTEGRA Biosciences is on Track to Net Zero

Greener Labs Liquid Handling Multichannel 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

Bioinformatics Next 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.

Introducing PYROSTAR™ Neo+

PYROSTAR Neo endotoxin detection reagent

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

03 Jul 2024

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.

BIPEA - Proficiency Testing Experts Since the 1990s

Proficency Testing from BIPEA a Non-profit Organization

Reference Material Proficiency Testing Schemes

02 Jul 2024

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

The Perfect Pairing for Growth Promotion Testing

Microbiologics solutions for GPT illustration with cinema popcorn

Custom Quality Controls Growth Promotion Testing

02 Jul 2024

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!

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 Monitoring Microbial Air Sampler Real Time Air Monitoring

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.

Benefits of Using Matching Proficiency Testing and Quality Control

Peanut butter and jelly on toast better together

Cannabis/Marijuana testing Custom Quality Controls Proficiency Testing Schemes

02 Jul 2024

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.

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

Clostridioides difficle

02 Jul 2024

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.

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

Probiotics Total 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.

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

Colony Counters Zone Reader

01 Jul 2024

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.

Liofilchem QC Laboratory Achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation

ISO 17025

01 Jul 2024

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.

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