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PIPETBOY GENIUS: Ergonomic Cell Culture Control

PIPETBOY GENIUS
Cell CultureLiquid HandlingPipettes
27 Aug 2025
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, Germany, use INTEGRA's PIPETBOY GENIUS controllers for efficient cell culture work, enabling precise and comfortable serological pipetting.

Overcome Low Endotoxin Recovery with Expert Support

ENDOXPERTS
Endotoxin
26 Aug 2025
Endotoxin testing challenges like Low Endotoxin Recovery (LER) can compromise results. Partner with ENDOXPERTS™ to develop reliable, compliant strategies — from rFC feasibility to demasking — so your team stays focused and your testing remains on track.

Building a Smarter Environmental Monitoring Program: What Food Manufacturers Should Know

Smart EMP
Environmental Monitoring
26 Aug 2025
Hygiena’s suite of environmental and product testing tools empowers QA teams to implement science-based, real-time EMPs that meet compliance goals and reduce recall risks.

BACGene GO Food Pathogen Testing Workflow: 2 Simple Steps and GO!  

BACGene GO Real-Time PCR Kits from Gold Standard Diagnostics
Listeria monocytogenesListeria spp.Real-Time PCR
26 Aug 2025
Discover our innovative, fast and flexible food pathogen solution available for Salmonella and Listeria testing and obtain results in just two steps! Streamline your lab operations and deliver powerful, efficient, and seamless pathogen detection with BACGene GO.   

Accelerate Pseudomonas aeruginosa Testing

Bio-rad Rapid Water Testing
PseudomonasPseudomonas aeruginosa
26 Aug 2025
For bottled water, swift and precise microbial testing plays a vital role in safeguarding consumer health and preserving brand reputation. Bio-Rad's RAPID'P.aeruginosa chromogenic medium provides fast, validated detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa within 22 hours, without the need for confirmation.

Lactobacilli and Women’s Health: An Alternative to Antibiotics

Women in Lab coats
Lactobacillus
26 Aug 2025
While Lactobacilli have long been recognised by the scientific community for their positive impact on vaginal health, strain specific research is now being uncovered. Individual strains were evaluated as potential antibiotic alternatives, encouraging the development of microbial-based treatments.

IDEXX Enterolert-DW Test for Enterococci Enumeration Published as ISO International Standard

Enumerating Enterococci in Drinking and Bathing Waters
Enterococci
26 Aug 2025
The IDEXX Enterolert™-DW method is now ISO Standard 7899-3:2025 for detecting enterococci in drinking and bathing waters, aligning with EU directives. Learn more in the upcoming IDEXX webinar.

Pharma Microbiology Congress 2025

Pharma Microbiology Congress 2025
Sterility TestingSterilization
26 Aug 2025
The Pharma Microbiology Congress, a leading European event on sterile manufacturing, will focus this year on transitioning to a mature model, emphasizing regulatory compliance, advanced technologies, and proactive quality management systems.

AMM/RMM – Pharmacopoeial Developments and More

Pharmalab 2025
26 Aug 2025
Modern microbiological methods offer various alternatives to traditional methods, with faster or more accurate results, for example for products with a short shelf life or for faster IPC. This is also recognised by various pharmacopoeias such as Ph. Eur., USP, ChP and JP, which deal with this topic.

Modernise Your Growth Promotion Testing With Intelligent Automation

Technical Note - Modernise Your Growth Promotion Testing with APAS Independence
21 CFR part 11AgarArtifical Intelligence
25 Aug 2025
Manual colony counting during Growth Promotion Testing (GPT) introduces subjectivity, inconsistencies, and documentation gaps, risking data integrity. Learn how introducing automated colony counting technology to the GPT workflow boosts consistency, traceability and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

One Manifold, Many Possibilities - Choose the Right Filtration Funnel for Microbiological Testing

filtration funnels
Membrane FiltrationSustainability
25 Aug 2025
Enhance microbiological testing with the Microsart® Manifold and select the right filtration funnel for your needs. Choose from Biosart® 250 for sustainability, Microsart® Funnels for reliability, or Stainless Steel Funnels for robustness. Download the selection guide here.

IVDR Compliance Achieved for Cefepime-enmetazobactam Testing Solutions

MIC Test Strip
MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
25 Aug 2025
This IVDR compliance milestone ensures laboratories can confidently integrate these Liofilchem testing solutions into their quality control programs while meeting current regulatory standards.

Revolutionary Cold Soluble Culture Media: The Game-Changer for Aseptic Process Simulations

Merck APS culture media
Animal Free MediaDehydrated Culture MediaMedia Fill Testing
19 Aug 2025
The outstanding cold solubility of Merck's dehydrated media for aseptic process simulations (APS) enables sterile filtration without clogging - revolutionizing APS media preparation for pharmaceutical laboratories.

Easy Plate: Lab-efficient, Cost-saving, In Stock and Ready-to-use Media

Kikkoman Easy Plate
ColiformsDry-Film PlatesE. coli
18 Aug 2025
Easy Plate is a dehydrated, ready-to-use media that simplifies testing, cuts costs, and saves space. It’s environmentally friendly, requires no media prep or plate pouring, and is AOAC certified for fast, reliable microbial results.

Modernize Your Microbial Quality Control by Digitalizing Manual Tests

Scientist examines a sample in an isolator cabinet
Expert Insight ATP TestingAutomation
12 Aug 2025
Digitalization is revolutionizing microbial QC, providing rapid and objective results. In this conversation, Stacey Ramsey of Charles River shares her expert insights on how digital tools can enhance microbial QC laboratory operations.

Puritan® Flocked Swabs - Designed with People in Mind

Puritan patented flocked swabs manufactured and designed with people in mind
Diagnostic ManufacturingDiagnostic SystemsSample Collection
12 Aug 2025
Puritan® patented HydraFlock® and PurFlock Ultra® flocked swabs are designed with people in mind  -  the professionals that use them and the patient at the end of the swab. Flocked swabs are proven to collect and elute more specimen when compared to spun fiber swabs.  

Plated Media From Production to Use: How Packaging Makes a Difference

Plated Media
EN 17141 - Biocontamination controlEnvironmental MonitoringEU GMP Annex 1
12 Aug 2025
Microbiological media from different manufacturers vary much more than you might imagine and the type of packaging actively contributes to media quality. At PMM, we consciously choose packaging with a high gas-barrier and HDPE-based insulated packaging to wrap and pack our plated media.

Cherwell to be Renamed AnalytiChem UK

Cherwell is now AnalytiChem
Air SamplingCleanroomEnvironmental Monitoring
12 Aug 2025
Cleanroom microbiology expert, Cherwell, is to become AnalytiChem UK Ltd from 1st September 2025. The name change represents an opportunity to grow and deliver an even stronger service and product offering to Cherwell’s customers.

Viable Air Sampling That Keeps Up With the Growing Demands

A pharmaceutical microbiologist carries out active microbial air monitoring in a cleanroom
Air SamplingCleanroomContinuous Air Monitoring
11 Aug 2025
Designed with data integrity and traceability in mind, the MAS-100 Sirius® air sampler is transforming active microbial air monitoring in high-grade cleanrooms, making it easier and more reliable than ever.

Chikungunya Virus Research Tools

Sino Biological Chikungunya Virus Research Tools Ready to Ship
AntibodiesAntigen SupplierAssay Development
11 Aug 2025
Sino Biological supports researchers in the development of CHIKV vaccines, antiviral drugs, and immunodiagnostic assays. Responding to the latest outbreak, the company has launched recombinant E1 and E2 proteins, as well as antibodies for the Chikungunya virus.

Hygiena® Breaks Ground on New EMEA HQ and Center of Excellence in Ludwigsfelde, Germany

Groundbreaking for Hygiena
Environmental MonitoringSustainability
07 Aug 2025
Hygiena® Diagnostics GmbH, part of the EW Group, is officially breaking ground on its new headquarters for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The new facility will serve as a manufacturing hub for EMEA customers, supporting global growth and creating highly skilled jobs. 

Achieve Same-day Live Legionella Testing

Get same-day answers with Viability PCR
Environmental MonitoringLegionella pneumophilaLegionella spp.
05 Aug 2025
Viability PCR delivers same-day Legionella results. Detect only live cells, reduce false positives, and respond faster to protect public health and meet compliance standards.

Why MicroVal and AOAC Certifications Matter for Your Listeria Testing

R biopharm Listeria testing now with Microval and AOAC certifications
AOAC OMAISO 16140Listeria monocytogenes
05 Aug 2025
With easy integration and expert support, SureFast® Listeria 3plex ONE real-time PCR from R-Biopharm is Microval and AOAC certified, providing you with confidence in your Listeria testing.

Next Steps in Pyrogen Testing: Innovation, Regulation and Reality

Pyrogen Testing
Pyrogen
05 Aug 2025
New regulation unlocks the potential for sustainable solutions in Pyrogen testing. What factors should we consider when adopting new technologies? We’ve invited key opinion leaders in pyrogen testing, along with solution providers, to discuss the next steps in this new era of pyrogen testing. 

Diaago Partners With Evolve Genomix To Make High-quality Genomic Tools More Accessible

Dependable Supply of High-quality Genomic Tools
Lab DisposablesPCRWhole Genome Sequencing
01 Aug 2025
By partnering with Diaago for a range of lab essentials, Evolve Genomix can provide fast turnaround and dependable stock, for next-generation sequencing, molecular diagnostics, food microbiology, plant pathology, crop sciences, bioinformatics, and laboratory practice.

Labguru and Titian Software Rebrand as Cenevo

Cenevo is the new brand unifying Labguru and Mosaic
Artifical IntelligenceAutomationData Integrity
31 Jul 2025
Cenevo brings together leading lab management systems Labguru and Mosaic to unlock the full potential of labs and accelerate scientific discovery.

MAS-100 Sirius®: Next Generation of Active Microbial Air Sampling

Next Gen of Active Microbial Air Sampling
CleanroomContinuous Air MonitoringMicrobial Air Sampler
29 Jul 2025
The MAS-100 Sirius sets a new benchmark for monitoring microbial air contamination in both controlled and non-controlled environments, including pharmaceutical cleanrooms.

Automated Cleanroom Monitoring with MicronView’s Dual-mode Robot

APC BAS Dual mode Robot
Air SamplingAutomationCleanroom
28 Jul 2025
MicronView’s APC/BAS Dual-mode Robot automates plate-based viable air sampling with a high-precision robotic arm and total airborne particle monitoring using an onboard APC, enhancing consistency, minimizing contamination risk, and supporting Annex 1 and GMP compliance in cleanrooms.

INTEGRA Biosciences Explains How to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries With Ergonomic Pipetting

RSI Infographic
AutomationLiquid HandlingPipettes
28 Jul 2025
Prevent repetitive strain injuries in the lab with ergonomic liquid handling solutions and pipetting tips from INTEGRA Biosciences.

bioMérieux Ready-to-Use Culture Media: Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility for the Food Industry

bioMerieux Culture Media
Ready-to-use Media
28 Jul 2025
Our ready-to-use broths are specifically for the food industry, providing reliable, convenient solutions for microbial testing and QC. Industry professionals are assured of safety, ease of use, and time efficiency, they simplify daily tasks and enable you to concentrate on high-value activities.

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