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Simplify Your Workflow: Automate Nucleic Acid Extraction with the HeiDi-NA System
Nucleic Acid Extraction
PCR
Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR)
24 Feb 2026
Automating nucleic acid extraction with Microzone’s HeiDi-NA boosts yield, purity and reproducibility while cutting hands-on time. Paired with MAGneat kits, it streamlines DNA and RNA workflows for faster, consistent, high-quality results.
Low Binding DNA Consumables for NGS and Molecular Biology
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
09 Feb 2026
Azenta Life Sciences provides low binding consumables optimized for applications like Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), addressing the challenges of working with small amounts of DNA and RNA.
EP 2.6.7 Update: New Mycoplasma Standards and PCR Assays for Reliable NAT Testing
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products
Droplet Digital PCR
Mycoplasma
09 Feb 2026
The revised EP 2.6.7 introduces defined NAT sensitivity requirements and mandates the use of an external positive control for mycoplasma testing. New mycoplasma standards and PCR assays from Minerva Biolabs support compliant method validation and routine testing.
Nipah Virus Antigens and Antibodies
Nipah Virus
03 Feb 2026
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic RNA virus, causing outbreaks with high case fatality rates of 40% to 75%. Sino Biological has developed critical NiV proteins and detection antibodies to support vaccine and diagnostic reagent development, including endotoxin-free versions for purity in vaccine research.
Microzone Introduces Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR Assays for Poultry Disease Detection
Avian Influenza
Newcastle Disease
Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
12 Jan 2026
Microzone has launched the Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR assay range for the detection of NDV, H9N2 and IBV. Designed for poultry disease surveillance, the assays offer reliable molecular detection in a 100-reaction kit format.
PCR Biosystems Launches Lyo-Ready Inhibitor-Tolerant Reagents for qPCR and RT-qPCR Workflows
Inhibitor-Tolerant Reagents
Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
26 Nov 2025
PCR Biosystems has launched Lyo-Ready Inhibitor-Tolerant reagents, bringing its powerful inhibitor-tolerant chemistry into lyophilisation-ready reagents for molecular diagnostics. The new mixes enable stable, ambient-temperature assays in challenging sample types like blood and saliva.
Collect, Stabilize,
and
Transport Your Specimen to the Lab with Puritan®
Sample Collection
Sample Transportation
Specimen Transport
13 Nov 2025
Collect and transport with Puritan® well-known as the swab experts, Puritan not only has many options for specimen collection, but also has many media and transport options. Including dry transport and liquid media to protect and preserve your specimen.
New! Journal Club on rapidmicrobiology
Journal Club
03 Nov 2025
Let our expert curator be your guide through the most significant developments shaping the future of microbiological science. Take a break and discover our Journal Club.
ProtonDx's Dragonfly Evaluated for Identification of Hidden Malaria Cases to Aid Elimination Efforts
Malaria
Point of Care/Need
03 Nov 2025
Researchers have validated Dragonfly, a low-cost, rapid molecular test detecting asymptomatic malaria from a simple finger-prick sample, enabling earlier identification and control across Africa.
Puritan
®
Sterile Foam Swabs - Short or Long - Essential Testing Supplies
Influenza
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Respiratory Viruses
30 Oct 2025
Puritan
®
foam swabs, short or long, are essential testing supplies to have ready at point-of-care or for sample self-collection. Call today and inquire about volume discounts.
The Trusted Marketing Solution for Global Microbiology Brands
Marketing
30 Oct 2025
Ready to get your 2026 marketing started? Contact our specialist team today for tailored microbiology marketing solutions designed to engage your microbiology audience and influential laboratory specifiers.
Maximize Microbiology Lab Performance with INTEGRA's Advanced Liquid Handling Technology
Expert Insight
Automated Media Preparation
Automation
14 Oct 2025
In this exclusive interview, Dagmara Lewandowska, Product Manager at INTEGRA Biosciences, shares expert insights on how forward-thinking laboratories are leveraging automation not just to keep pace with industry demands, but to set new standards for efficiency and accuracy.
Simplify Your Workflow: Automate Nucleic Acid Extraction with the HeiDi-NA System
Droplet Digital PCR
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Nucleic Acid Extraction
13 Oct 2025
Automate nucleic acid extraction with HeiDi-NA from Microzone. Deliver consistent, high-purity DNA/RNA using magnetic bead technology. Compatible with MAGneat kits for bacteria, fungi, viral and TRIzol samples - reliable results every time.
How to Simplify Workflows in a Microbiology Lab - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus
Special Focus
Automation
Candida auris
13 Oct 2025
In this rapidmicrobiology special focus on improving workflows, we showcase some ideas for that can help revolutionise your microbiology lab - improve efficiency, address skilled staff shortages, and get more consistent reliable results - sometimes faster too!
Capture Seasonal Culprit’s with Puritan
®
Specimen Collection
Bordatella
Influenza
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
09 Oct 2025
Collect and Transport Your Specimen with Puritan
®
It’s that time of year again - back to school, back indoors, and back to more togetherness. Seasonal bugs and viruses are lining up right on schedule. Puritan
®
specimen collection and transport systems deliver reliability you can count on.
INTEGRA Acquires Shares in CleanNA
Magnetic Separation
06 Oct 2025
INTEGRA Biosciences now boasts an all-inclusive portfolio for bead-based applications, including liquid handling instruments, consumables, reagents and modules for magnetic separation.
INTEGRA Biosciences Unveils the SWITCH Hybrid Pipette
Liquid Handling
Multichannel Pipettes
Pipettes
23 Sep 2025
The SWITCH hybrid pipette combines manual control with fast electronic aliquoting, allowing scientists to transition seamlessly between manual liquid handling and electronic repeat dispensing with a single ergonomic device.
Puritan Medical Products Announces New PurSafe Plus Collection and Transport System
Preanalytics
Sample Collection
SARS-CoV-2
22 Sep 2025
Puritan Medical Products Company - America’s swab experts - announces PurSafe Plus® Collection & Transport System. PurSafe Plus® is intended for the collection, inactivation, and preservation of human upper respiratory specimens suspected of containing SARS-CoV2.
Accelerating Molecular Testing with INTEGRA Biosciences’ Pipetting Solutions
Cell Culture
Liquid Handling
Pipettes
11 Sep 2025
The QIAGEN Genomic Services laboratory in Germany is using INTEGRA’s ASSIST PLUS, VOYAGER and VIAFLO 96 pipetting solutions to streamline PCR sample prep. These tools reduce manual workload, improve reproducibility, and increase consistency across molecular testing workflows for global customers.
High‐resolution Melting in Microbiology: Principles, Applications and the Role of Optimised Reagents
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Genotyping
Identification
02 Sep 2025
High-resolution Melting (HRM) delivers rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective detection of genetic variation in microbes. From AMR genes to viral variants, HRM provides reliable results in under an hour. Microzone’s HRM Mastermix ensures accuracy, stability, and seamless performance.
PIPETBOY GENIUS: Ergonomic Cell Culture Control
Cell Culture
Liquid Handling
Pipettes
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.
Puritan® Flocked Swabs - Designed with People in Mind
Diagnostic Manufacturing
Diagnostic Systems
Sample 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.
Chikungunya Virus Research Tools
Antibodies
Antigen Supplier
Assay 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.
Diaago Partners With Evolve Genomix To Make High-quality Genomic Tools More Accessible
Lab Disposables
PCR
Whole 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.
Protect Your Cultures with Precision – Introducing the MycoDetect qPCR Detection Kit from Microzone
Antibodies
Bioreactors
Cell Culture
21 Jul 2025
Detect mycoplasma contamination with speed and precision using the MycoDetect - Mycoplasma Detection Kit. With broad species coverage, internal controls, and 1-hour results, it’s your reliable tool for protecting cell cultures.
Rapid, Reliable DNA Extraction for PCR and Sequencing: microLYSIS Plus in Action
16S
Identification
Lactobacillus
15 Jul 2025
microLYSIS Plus rapidly extracts high-quality bacterial DNA in just 7 minutes, reducing plastic waste and hands-on time. Proven effective for PCR and sequencing, it matches traditional kits' performance while enabling high-throughput, eco-friendly workflows in molecular biology labs.
ZeptoMetrix Launches H5N1 Control with Phage-like Particle (PLP) Technology
Assay Development
Influenza
Influenza H1N1
26 Jun 2025
With H5N1 outbreaks on the increase, ZeptoMetrix has responded to the urgent need for reliable diagnostic tools with the launch of NATtrol™ Influenza A H5N1 Quantitative Stock, an external run control intended to be used with molecular assays that detect RNA from Influenza A H5N1.
Survey Shows Enhanced Lab Data Management and AI Critical to Labs of the Future
Artifical Intelligence
Data Management
LIMS
19 Jun 2025
Titian-Labguru surveyed more than 150 scientists about the state of lab operations, and the results show that sample management and automation are more pressing issues than AI adoption.
Antimicrobial Resistance and the MRSA Crisis: A Silent Pandemic Demanding Urgent Global Action
Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Stewardship
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
16 Jun 2025
Kits like the Microzone MRSA qPCR Detection offer several advantages over culture techniques, as they identify MRSA by detecting both methicillin resistance genes (
mecA
and
mecC
) and species-specific markers (
femA
and
nuc
) in under an hour.
Instant and Accurate Single Tube Code Reading
Laboratory Automation
Sample Collection
03 Jun 2025
For instant and accurate scanning, the Micronic Tube Reader DT520 scans both 1D barcodes and 2D Data-Matrix codes in under one second, enhancing laboratory productivity with rapid and reliable sample identification.
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