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False Positive, or False Negative Mycotoxin Results are Expensive. What's the Solution?

Mycotoxin Certified Reference Materials
Reference MaterialMycotoxinsAssay Validation
29 Jul 2020
In this video Ronald Niemeijer, Marketing Director, R-Biopharm explains how the use of certified mycotoxin reference materials can give you the confidence you need in your QC testing results.

BIOTECON Diagnostics Offers a Variety of Quality Cannabis Testing Solutions 

Biotecon Cannabis marijuana hemp testing rt pcr
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingE. coli inc VTEC/STEC
27 Jul 2020
The cannabis testing market is developing rapidly; choices you make define how competitive and future-proof your business will be. As experts in food testing and microbial contaminations, we develop highly sophisticated qPCR testing methods that will ensure you stay on top of future requirements.

Does Your Lab Need a Super Efficient Anaerobic Workstation?

Video about Baker Ruskinn Workstations
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsWorkflow OptimizationWorkstations
21 Jul 2020
Baker Ruskinn anaerobic and microaerophilic workstations have been developed with the user in mind with a host of features to help you deliver consistent results.

EU Food Funds Real-Time COVID-19 Detection Project

EIT COVID-19 Real time Detection Food
Foodborne Viruses
21 Jul 2020
An automated platform that can detect the presence of viruses in food processing facilities in real-time has been given a massive boost by the EU's food innovation body (EIT). The test takes one hour to result and was developed by Eurofins, Microbion, SwissDeCode, IATA CSIC, and UH. 

NEOGEN Launches Advanced Soleris® NG Microbial Testing System 

automated microbiology Soleris
AlicyclobacillusAutomationCannabis/Marijuana testing
16 Jul 2020
The Soleris NG system provides accurate and rapid microbiological answers in a complete system approach. The system features 32-vial incubating drawers integrated with a secure software package, and each ready-to-use vial rapidly and independently detects the presence or absence of microorganisms.

Bio-Rad Launches High Performance Food Safety Solution for Powdered Infant Formula 

Salmonella Cronobacter sakazakii Powdered Infant Formula PIF
Chromogenic MediaCronobacter sakazakiiDairy
14 Jul 2020
Ideal for food safety testing of infant formula, Bio-Rad Laboratories' easy-to-use PIF Supplement enriches both Salmonella spp. and Cronobacter spp. in a single broth and inhibits background flora, such as lactic acid bacteria, bifidobacteria, and other gram-positive bacteria.

A Small Workstation with Big Ideas

Don Whitley A20 Workstation
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsWorkstations
14 Jul 2020
Time to step up from using anaerobic jars to using an anaerobic workstation? The A20 is compact, incredibly efficient and cheaper to operate than it is to use jars.

Analysis of Virus Particles by Dynamic Light Scattering

Dynamic light scattering DLS viruses Testa
Foodborne Viruses
14 Jul 2020
Analyzing viruses in the lab using traditional methods can be difficult due to cell proteins in solution. Testa Analytical has released a white paper describing its Dynamic Light Scattering method, which can eliminate problems associated with other zeta potential/particle analysis instruments.

CANARY Migrates From Anthrax Detection to SARS-CoV-2

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SARS-CoV-2
13 Jul 2020
PathSensors can now develop a COVID-19 diagnostic kit using CANARY™ technology after an agreement with MIT to expand its license for clinical use. CANARY is a biosensor initially developed after 9/11 to detect anthrax.

Hygiena Launches Improved, Rapid Listeria Species Detection Method

Insite Listeria Hygiena
Environmental MonitoringListeria spp.Listeria Environmental
09 Jul 2020
Hygiena’s new InSite Listeria environmental test for food processing facilities, food preparation environments and food retailers after cleaning, can detect Listeria spp. in 48 hours on stainless steel, ceramic and plastic surfaces and is AOAC RI certified. 

Aspergillus Ventures in the Cannabis and Hemp Industries and Beyond

GENE Pro bioMerieux Cannabis Aspergillus
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingPCR
06 Jul 2020
In this rapidmicrobiology interview with Ben Pascal (Invisible Sentinel) and Maria McIntyre (bioMérieux), we explore the GENE-UP Aspergillus PRO assay's disruptive technology and why testing for this pathogen is important, even if your state doesn't require it. 

Better Microbiology Solutions for Cannabis and Hemp Products

cannabis hemp microbial testing
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingMycotoxins
06 Jul 2020
Rapidmicrobiology's special focus on microbial testing in cannabis Get expert advice for your cannabis testing needs from big players; Bio-Rad, Hardy Diagnostics, R-biopharm, Pall and bioMérieux and how to prove your lab's competency with NSI Lab Solutions and the Emerald Test™.

Why Testing for Aspergillus is Key to Safe Cannabis & Hemp Products

Bio-Rad iQ-Check Aspergillus Kit Cannabis
AspergillusCannabis/Marijuana testingMycotoxins
06 Jul 2020
In this interview with Amrita Puri, Bio-Rad, we delve into Aspergillus contamination issues in cannabis and hemp products and how Bio-Rad's iQ-Check Aspergillus kit reduces risk to users who may be vulnerable to Aspergillosis and ensures a more efficient manufacturing process. 

Think You Know How to Test Cannabis for Pathogens? - Prove it! 

Emerald Badge Cannabis Testing
Cannabis/Marijuana testingProficiency Testing Schemes
06 Jul 2020
Emerald Scientific's Emerald Badge for cannabis testing labs, is a well-known proficiency testing scheme in the industry. In this interview with VP Kirsten Blake, we discuss different reasons why labs participate in the scheme, increase in DNA-based kits and what the badge signifies.

Second Wave? - Do Public Facilities Need to Test Air for SARS-CoV-2

Coriolis EnviroX-Rv SARS-CoV-2
Air SamplingSARS-CoV-2
01 Jul 2020
PathogenDx and Bertin Technologies join forces to provide a solution to test for airborne contaminants, such as COVID-19, in public buildings. Using Bertin’s Coriolis Air Sampler and Pathogen Dx’s EnvirX-Rv PCR kit together, it has been proven to detect SARS-CoV-2 in the environment.

Validated Immunoaffinity Techniques for Mycotoxin Analysis in Cannabis

r -biopharm mycotoxin cannabis
Cannabis/Marijuana testingMycotoxins
01 Jul 2020
R-Biopharm has validated immunoaffinity methods for cannabis and cannabis products resulting in improved clean-up and concentration of toxins reducing chromatography interference, lowering detection limits and ensuring method performance criteria are met. 

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