Delivering Microbiology Lab Efficiency - rapidmicrobiology May 19, 2026.
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Hygiena BAX System
Dairy products are vulnerable to dangerous pathogens, making rigorous testing critical. Hygiena's BAX® and foodproof® PCR assays enable rapid, sensitive detection of Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli, helping processors stay ahead of risk and release safe products.  more... 
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Made for precision, sterile wooden transfer devices are crafted from durable hardwood and finished with a finely tapered tip. Designed for exacting laboratory tasks, providing excellent control for direct bacterial colony transfer and well-suited for applications like MALDI-TOF MS.  more... 
VITEK COMPACT PRO
Internalize microbial identification with VITEK® COMPACT PRO, an automated, easy-to-use, and cost-effective solution delivering fast, reliable species-level results while reducing reliance on expensive outsourcing services.  more... 
Broth Microdilution
Since 1984, Giles Scientific has served microbiology labs in 100+ countries. Giles Scientific is a US-FDA registered device manufacturer and an ISO 13485 certified company. BIOMIC V3 is designed and manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, USA.  more... 
Microbial Risk in Bottled Water
Achieve efficient, Audit-ready bottled water testing. Educational webinar on practical strategies for building efficient, defensible microbiological testing programs for indicators, including E. coli, coliforms, and P. aeruginosa. Reduce repeat testing, interpretation issues and workflow complexity.  more... 
EU Listeria Regulation 2026
Confirmed listeriosis cases in the EU rose to 2,993 in 2023, prompting Regulation (EU) 2024/2895, effective July 2026. It extends Listeria testing requirements for certain ready-to-eat foods throughout their shelf life, impacting compliance and monitoring.  more... 
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Latest from our Journal Club: understanding hantavirus, why wastewater has a role in antimicrobial resistance, how synthetic biology is reshaping gut microbiome research, and mechanisms of the spread of carbapenem resistance in enterobacterales.   more... 
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From Manual to Automated QC: Key Considerations, Challenges and Solutions 
Pharma QC faces pressure for faster, reliable results and turns to automation. This webinar covers evaluating and implementing automated rapid technologies, staffing/volume case studies, selecting the right solution and partner, and why now is the time to invest. 
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