Faster, Easier Microbiology Solutions for Your Lab - rapidmicrobiology 24 March 2026.
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Charles River advancing microbial detection with Celsis
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Medical professionals working in an operating room
Biolog, a leading provider of microbial identification and phenotypic characterization tools and services, has announced that both its anaerobic media and anaerobic chambers have received CE marking, clearing the way for broader international use.   more... 
Scientst standing next to Charles River Celsis sterility testing equipment
Long incubation timelines and increasing regulatory expectations are pushing laboratories to rethink traditional sterility testing. Rapid microbial detection offers a practical path to faster release decisions, stronger data integrity, and scalable validation support.   more... 
how cost efficient reliable locally avaliable devices strengthen safety programs
A neutral review of cost, quality and supply factors shaping routine microbial sampling. Learn how labs can protect data integrity under real‑world constraints.  more... 
SwabSURE Pathogen ID Range
SwabSURE kits detect all Listeria species, L. monocytogenes, Salmonella, and E. coli/Coliforms, streamlining routine surface testing by removing negatives. Detecting target organisms down to 1 CFU with a clear colour change for 'at a glance' identification and focused investigation of positives  more... 
Redipor Legionella Agar Plate range
The new Redipor® Legionella agar plate range are specifically designed to support the detection and enumeration of Legionella in water samples. Plate options include BCYE, GVPC and MWY agar variants with growth factors and selective agents, and a cysteine-free option for comparative studies.   more... 
Test for Flu and COVID with Puritan UniTranz RT
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Our take on the latest peer-reviewed papers - Journal Club
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Latest from our Journal Club: Community- and hospital-acquired septic shock, timing of Metagenomic NGS-guided antibiotic adjustment (mNGS), and nanopore-based targeted next-generation sequencing to detect M. tuberculosis.  more... 
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Understanding Chemical Hazards for Food Producers and Processors
This course provides a practical overview of chemical hazards in foods, grounded in toxicology principles and regulatory expectations. Participants will learn to recognize chemical hazards, conduct risk assessments, and apply risk-based controls effectively.
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