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Virtual Catalog Editor Allows Biobanks to Publish Their Collections of Biological Specimens Online

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Biospecimens
30 Aug 2018
This new module enables biobanks to publish their collections of transferable biological specimens online, gain visibility and foster international scientific collaboration.

Genetic Signatures Signs Up Major Australian Pathology Services Lab Ahead of Flu Season

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30 Aug 2018
Genetic Signatures will be supplying EasyScreen Respiratory Pathogen Detection Kits for up to 1,000 tests per day during peak flu season.

Bruker Acquires 80% Interest in Hain Lifescience

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HIVMycobacterium tuberculosisSexually Transmitted Diseases (STD/STI)
30 Aug 2018
Hain Diagnostics will become Bruker-Hain Diagnostics with David and Tobias Hain continuing as managing directors.

Cherwell Supports Conference on Challenges in Aseptic Manufacturing of ATMPs

Conference on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products ATMPs
Air Sampling IsolatorsATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsEnvironmental Monitoring
29 Aug 2018
ATMPs present new challenges in aseptic processing and contamination control at many different scales of processing, this PHSS conference will bring together experts in regulatory compliance, drug safety and production efficiency.

Sample Preparation by Inlabtec Serial Diluter Receives UKAS Accreditation

Automated serial dilutions - UKAS accreditated
Sample PreparationSerial DilutersTotal Counts
29 Aug 2018
Contract testing provider, 20/30 Labs Ltd. has received UKAS accreditation for use of Inlabtec's Serial Diluter in routine TVC sample processing, automating preparation of serial dilutions saves time on both media prep and sample preparation.

INTEGRA Simplifies Pipetting for GLP Environments

GLP pipette compliance
Liquid Handling
24 Aug 2018
INTEGRA pipettes help meet GLP requirements with built-in calibration alarms and pre-programable standard functions – such as repeat dispensing and serial dilutions, or create custom programs so your SOPs is built directly into the pipette!
 

Bio-Rad Signs a Co-Marketing Agreement with Bruker

MALDI Bioptyper ID from chromogenic media
Chromogenic MediaIdentificationMALDI-TOF
24 Aug 2018
Using AOAC OMA and ISO 16140 approved workflows, Brukers’ MALDI Biotyper® can be used to confirm and identify presumptive isolates of Salmonella spp., Cronobacter spp., Listeria spp., and L. monocytogenes from Bio-Rad RAPID’chromogenic media.
 

Neogen’s One-hour Listeria Right Now™ Receives AOAC Approval

Listeria on swab without enrichment
Listeria spp.Listeria (enrichment free)Listeria Environmental
23 Aug 2018
Able to detect very low numbers of Listeria spp., including L. mono without enrichment, Neogen's Listeria Right Now gives an environmental Listeria result within one hour (sample to result).

Hygiena Partner with Charles River for Celsis® Dairy, Food & Beverage Products

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21 Aug 2018
Hygiena adds Celsis Innovate™ System and RapiScreen™ assays to its ATP-based product offerings for food safety applications.

Microbiologics Appoints Mark Ellingson as Director of Business Development

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QC Molecular StandardsQC Organisms
21 Aug 2018
Ellingson will lead initiatives to expand the company’s B2B partnerships

New Guide for Using LOINC® Microbiology Terms

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LIMS
21 Aug 2018
The audience for this guide includes in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay vendors, laboratory professionals, and anyone else that is mapping laboratory catalogs or individual tests within the fields of microbiology and infectious diseases to LOINC.

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Latest microbiology video selection
Workflow Optimization
20 Aug 2018
Catch the latest YouTube videos on microbiology stuff

DxM MicroScan WalkAway System Automates Bacterial Identification and MIC

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AutomationIdentificationWorkflow Optimization
20 Aug 2018
The DxM MicroScan WalkAway solution is designed to keep laboratories at the forefront of bacterial identification and susceptibility testing with proven detection of emerging resistance to the toughest pathogens.

Lab Innovations Show to Focus on Making Labs More Sustainable

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Sustainability
16 Aug 2018
‘Reduce, reuse and recycle’ is regularly repeated advice to reduce a laboratories impact on the environment, but the methods to reuse and recycle things are not always clear.

New 25 ml Divided Reservoir Offers Lowest Dead Volume on the Market

Divided reagent reservoirs with lowest dead volume on the market
Multichannel PipettesReagent Reservoir Troughs
16 Aug 2018
Integra has expanded its Clear AdvantageTM product family to include a divided reservoir, offering 5 and 10 ml volumes side-by-side, while still using their standard 25 ml reusable, sturdy base.  A pipetting experience with less reagent and plastic waste, and the lowest dead volume on the market.

Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group (MTIG) Forms

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Microbiome
16 Aug 2018
Microbiome Therapeutics Innovation Group (MTIG) are involved in promoting microbiome therapeutics and microbiome based products.

"Magic Lid" - Forceps-free, Effortless Transfer of Membrane Filters

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BioburdenMembrane FiltrationMicrobial Limit Testing
14 Aug 2018
The Microsart® @media 'magic lid' is an advanced system for touch-free membrane transfer onto agar plates without using forceps, specially designed for Microbial Limit Testing of non-sterile pharmaceutical and biotech products. 
 

Hygiena Completes Acquisition of Biomedal Diagnostics Food Safety 

Hygiena acquires Biomedal Diagnostics
Allergens
13 Aug 2018
Biomedal range includes more than 20 specific allergen tests available as a sensitive ELISA or a simple dipstick format that can be easily used to verify cleaning and test finished products, as well as GlutenTox Pro for gluten detection for gluten free food manufacturers

Solus Scientific Opens Operations in the USA

SOLUS opens office in USA
Listeria spp.SalmonellaListeria monocytogenes
03 Aug 2018
Solus Pathogen Testing Systems offer food testing laboratories a highly efficient method for the detection of Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli O157 in food and environmental samples. Results available in: 36 hours (Salmonella) 44 hours (Listeria) 18 hours (E.coli O157).

Priorclave’s Autoclaves NOW Have Wi-Fi Connectivity

Priorclave autoclaves with WiFi
Autoclaves
02 Aug 2018
With Bee Live Wi-Fi laboratory staff can remotely monitor autoclave sterilising parameters during the processing cycle. Bee Live also allows authorised personnel a facility to alter, re-set programmed parameters and provide diagnostics for servicing.

Tools to Avoid Product Recalls Due to Listeria

Campden Listeria identification service
Listeria spp.Environmental MonitoringListeria monocytogenes
01 Aug 2018
Avoid product recalls from Listeria using the latest tools for environmental monitoring and detection of Listeria in food processing environment and finished product.

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