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Optimize Cell Therapy Safety with PCR Testing Insights

Mycoplasma Sterility Testing

07 Jan 2026

Enhance cell therapy safety with precise PCR solutions. Achieve rapid detection, regulatory compliance, and improved quality control efficiency.

Automating Quality Control Testing for Radiopharmaceutical Production

Radiopharmaceutical product QC test and release using Growth Direct results in as little as 1 day

ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation Custom Quality Controls

07 Jan 2026

Radiopharmaceuticals have extremely short shelf lives, require strict aseptic processes, and expose analysts to radiation, making traditional microbiological tests slow, risky, and difficult. Watch the webinar to discover how Growth Direct® technology accelerates TTR and improves reliability.

Join Us at the 4th International Beverages Quality Conference 2026

Event organiser Predictive Microbiology

07 Jan 2026

Join us at the 4th international beverages quality conference 2026 in Lyon the 03rd March 2026 - Join thought leaders, experts, and professionals from across all other the world to share best practices and discuss the future of the Beverages Industry.

Reliable PCR Testing for all Five Hepatitis Viruses with a Single Workflow

Hepatitis PCR

07 Jan 2026

New from altona Diagnostics, the AltoStar® HDV RT-PCR Kit 1.5 (CE-IVD), is a new PCR test for the detection and quantification of hepatitis delta virus (HDV) specific RNA in human EDTA plasma and serum.

Charles River Laboratories and TerraCycle Expand Lab-Grade Plastic Recycling to 9 Markets

Endotoxin Sustainability

06 Jan 2026

Charles River and TerraCycle are expanding the Endosafe® Cartridge Recycling Program to nine markets after a successful beta, giving labs a validated way to recycle used Endosafe cartridges.

Precision PCR for Cervical Cancer Elimination

BioPerfectus seamless HPV detection from home to lab

HPV PCR

06 Jan 2026

BioPerfectus' seamless "Home to Lab" solution features EZicare Pad, an innovative self-sampling solution; a HPV genotyping Real Time PCR kit; and the SAW-96 Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction System, which together are accelerating the global elimination of cervical cancer.

50 Years of Culturing Innovation

Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Environments Workstations

05 Jan 2026

Don Whitley Scientific are celebrating their 50th anniversary - a milestone marking five decades of anaerobic innovation, automated microbiology solutions, and global scientific partnerships.

vermicon AG Integrate Luminultra's 2nd Generation ATP

ATP Testing

17 Dec 2025

vermicon AG is enhancing its microbiological monitoring in the DACH region by partnering with Luminultra. This collaboration integrates Luminultra’s 2nd Generation ATP® Technology, allowing for rapid quantification of microbial cell counts alongside vermicon's VIT® gene probe technology.

INTEGRA Biosciences Continues Partnership with CleanHub to Tackle Plastic Pollution

Liquid Handling Microplastics Sustainability

17 Dec 2025

INTEGRA Biosciences continues its partnership with CleanHub to combat plastic pollution. With over 2 billion people lacking access to adequate waste management, plastic waste enters the ocean at alarming rates, harming marine life and potentially affecting food safety through microplastics.

Ensure Water Quality with Bio-Rad Innovative Solutions

Chromogenic Media Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR)

15 Dec 2025

Download Bio-Rad Laboratories' comprehensive Water Safety and Quality Reference Guide here to learn more about innovative and alternative methods based on technologies such as chromogenic media and real-time PCR.

Detect the Invisible: New ATP and Protein Residue Detection Solutions from ProGnosis Biotech

Prognosis Biotech sampling devices for hygiene monitoring

ATP Testing Hygiene Monitoring

15 Dec 2025

ProGnosis Biotech’s new hygiene monitoring solutions combine ultra-sensitive ATP tests with targeted protein residue detection, helping hospitals, labs and food producers verify cleaning in seconds and ensure hygiene control beyond visual checks alone.

myLIMS Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

LIMS

15 Dec 2025

myLIMS achieves ISO 27001 certification, strengthening its position as a secure and enterprise-ready LIMS platform

Redefining Bacillus cereus Testing: An Innovative Solution for Today’s Challenges

Bacillus cereus

10 Dec 2025

Join Neogen^® for a webinar focusing on Bacillus cereus Testing. Neogen is driving innovation in Bacillus cereus testing with the ISO-validated Neogen Petrifilm^®Bacillus cereus Count Plate. Register today for your free place.

Assess Susceptibility of Enterobacterales With US FDA-cleared Sulopenem Disc SPM 2µg

E. coli Klebsiella MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration

09 Dec 2025

Addressing the critical need for accurate sulopenem resistance detection in clinical microbiology labs, this antibiotic disc enables informed treatment decisions for patients with complicated urinary tract infections and complicated intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible Enterobacterales.

Waterborne Pathogens: Rapid Detection Solutions - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Rapid detection solutions for water borne pathogens

Special Focus Coliforms Cryptosporidium/Giardia

09 Dec 2025

Discover the latest developments in the detection and identification of waterborne pathogens in this rapidmicrobiology special focus. Expect cutting-edge research from our new journal club, product updates, and relevant events.

Journal Club Spotlights on Best Legionella pneumophila Test and Cryptosporidium Surveillance

Journal Club on Legionella Testing and Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium/Giardia Legionella pneumophila

09 Dec 2025

Read about a recent study comparing ISO 11731:2017 culture techniques for detecting Legionella in hospital hot-water samples. Which one came out best? Also, a validated, field-ready molecular toolkit for integrated monitoring of protozoan pathogens within the water–soil–plant–food nexus.

From weeks to days: Transforming Legionella Control with Rapid Culture-based Detection

Legionella pneumophila Legionella spp.

08 Dec 2025

Rapid culture-based Legionella methods keep CFU/L and viable-cell focus of culture while cutting time-to-result from 7–14 days to just a couple days, enabling faster remediation checks, more responsive water safety plans, and truly proactive risk management.

Boost Bioburden Testing Efficiency with an ISPE Award-winning Automated Solution!

Merck automated bioburden system for enhanced QC efficiency

Automation Bioburden

02 Dec 2025

As pharmaceutical companies aim to boost QC productivity and data integrity, Merck’s fully automated bioburden testing solution, developed in cooperation with leading partners, has been honored as “Best QC Automation Application 2025” by the ISPE.

Accelerate Pseudomonas aeruginosa Testing

Pseudomonas Pseudomonas aeruginosa

28 Nov 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.

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.

Prevent Viral Outbreaks: Rapid Norovirus and Hepatitis A Detection Kit

Hepatitis A Norovirus

26 Nov 2025

Detect Norovirus and Hepatitis A simultaneously in water and food samples. Save time and ensure ISO 15216 compliance with this rapid, all-in-one multiplex PCR kit.

EP 2.6.7 Revision: Compliant Mycoplasma Testing for Biopharma and ATMPs

Mycoplasma Quantitative PCR (qPCR)Real-Time PCR

25 Nov 2025

New EP 2.6.7 (12.2) recognizes NAT as equivalent to culture-based methods for mycoplasma testing. Minerva Biolabs’ Venor® Mycoplasma qPCR and 100GC® Standards deliver fully compliant, sensitive, and validated NAT solutions for reliable mycoplasma detection.

Three Days of Skills, Insights and Connection at Biotool

Agar Autoclaves Automated Media Preparation

25 Nov 2025

Technicians from around the world gathered for Biotool’s three-day technical training in Switzerland - combining expert instruction, hands-on practice, and shared experiences. Graduates qualify their company for an advanced Biotool partnership.

Rapid Screening for Pluralibacter gergoviae Using the RiboFlow^® P/EN Testkit

E. coli Enterobacteriaceae Pluralibacter gergovie

25 Nov 2025

Rapid screening for Pluralibacter gergoviae using the RiboFlow P/En® Testkit enabling rapid absence testing and product release.

Europe Braces for a Severe Flu Season - Prepare with UTM®!

Copan UTM for viral collection and transport

Influenza Swabs with Transport Medium

25 Nov 2025

To ensure accurate viral detection and support healthcare readiness in anticipation of a severe flu season, Copan’s UTM® offers reliable collection, transport, and preservation of respiratory specimens – compatible with molecular, antigen, and viral culture diagnostics.

Introducing the Thermo Scientific™ SureTect™ Beverage Spoilage Multiplex qPCR Assay

PCR Spoilage Organisms

24 Nov 2025

The Thermo Scientific SureTect Beverage Spoilage Multiplex qPCR Assay is the first PCR-based test purpose-built for beverage quality programs. Co developed with Coca-Cola EuroPacific Partners, the assay helps producers find spoilage earlier in-process, reduce hold times and protect consumer trust.

Ready to Revolutionize Water Quality Control Testing?

Chromogenic Media Coliforms E. coli

24 Nov 2025

Discover how AquaCHROM™ ECC, a chromogenic culture medium helps revolutionize water testing by detecting, differentiating, and quantifying E. coli and coliform bacteria in water samples.

Lactinov Improves Profitability and Sustainability with bioMérieux Rapid Microbiology Solution

Dairy Spoilage Organisms

21 Nov 2025

Lactinov improves its efficiency and sustainability with bioMérieux rapid microbiology solution. Obtaining results 6 days earlier than with the previous method allows products to be brought to market faster, reduces storage costs, and lowers environmental impact with 873 tons of CO₂avoided.

Reliable Detection of Waterborne Pathogens with Redipor®

Special Focus Chromogenic Media Ready-to-use Media

20 Nov 2025

Reliable water testing is essential to safeguard public health. AnalytiChem’s Redipor range delivers consistent results when testing for waterborne pathogens - as well as benefits such as long shelf life, trusted performance and tailor-made options.

Cut Sterility Test Time from Days to Hours

Sterility Testing

20 Nov 2025

Compendial sterility testing requires 14-day incubation, which may not suit short-shelf or immediate-use products. The RiboNAT Rapid Sterility Test kit offers a rapid microbial NAT method, retaining sterility assurance while reducing false positives and sensitivity issues.

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