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Low Binding DNA Consumables for NGS and Molecular Biology

Low Binding DNA Consumables

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

Labor workflow for European Pharmacopoeia guideline 2 6 7 compliant mycoplasma 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

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

Image showing Microzone Avian Gen Dx RT-qPCR assays for NDV H9N2 and IBV

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 for qPCR and RT-qPCR

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®

Various Specimen Collection and Transport Options from 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 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

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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

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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

Best Way to Market Microbiology Products

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

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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

HeiDi-NA MAGneat Nucleic Acid Extraction Purification 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

How to Simplify Workflows in Microbiology Laboratories

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

Depend on Puritan Specimen Collection and Transport Products For the Usual Seasonal Culprits

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

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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

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

New PurSafe Plus Collection and Transport System with HydraFlock Swabs

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

INTEGRA Pipetting Solutions for Molecular Testing

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

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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

PIPETBOY GENIUS

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

Puritan patented flocked swabs manufactured and 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

Sino Biological Chikungunya Virus Research Tools Ready to Ship

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

Dependable Supply of High-quality Genomic Tools

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

MycoDetect - Mycoplasma Detection Kit

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

microLYSIS Plus For Rapid Microbial DNA Extraction

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

ZeptoMetrix H5N1 Controls

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

Download White Paper on Future of Lab Operations

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

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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

Scanner 1D barcodes and 2D Data Matrix codes

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.

Video: How to Compare Products in the rapidmicrobiology Buyers Directory

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Sample Processing

20 May 2025

The rapidmicrobiology website has a new look and it has never been easier to find the right rapid test method for your laboratory. Watch this short video to discover the Buyers Directory.

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