Latest Posts
What Bacteria Killed the Presidents?
This Presidents’ Day, we are examining the bacteria that took down some of our fearless leaders. George Washington Cause of Death: Epiglottis (likely Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus) George Washington was one of the many patients of his time to…
Read more
American Pharmaceutical Review Interviews Microbiologics’ Kali Sorum, RM (NRCM) on USP <60> Compliance
As recent research has shown, microbial contamination of non-sterile products continues to be a problem for the pharmaceutical industry. One of the most common contaminants is Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), a group of antibiotic- and antimicrobial agent-resistant bacteria that pose…
Read more
2019 Novel Coronavirus: What Microbiologists Need to Know
By Marylou Gibson, Ph.D. Background on 2019 Novel Coronavirus The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continues to spread within China (as of this posting date). Cases are spreading beyond Hubei province, and thousands of infected people have been reported in more…
Read more
Webinar February 13th: Burkholderia cepacia Contamination of Pharmaceutical Products and Compliance with USP <60>
We are excited to present and sponsor an upcoming free webinar opportunity with American Pharmaceutical Review to explore Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) contamination in pharmaceutical products, the new USP <60> on Bcc, and recent FDA recall data for objectionable microorganisms….
Read more
Dear Stanley: My products were exposed to temperatures outside the stated storage range, are they still usable?
Dear Stanley, The items from my recent order were shipped to me without an ice pack. The temperature here was almost 80°F when the product arrived. Can I still use the items or do I have to re-order? Franklin, Fort…
Read more
Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Microbiologists
Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite microbiologist? We’ve hand-picked these 10 unique gift ideas that celebrate your loved one’s profession. 1. “I Play With Bacteria” Cell Phone Holder A cell phone holder for microbiologists! This fun design reads,…
Read more
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids Who Love Science
Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids is here, and it includes fun gift ideas to help spur curiosity and a love of science in your child. From LEGO’s to experimental kits, we’ve got your holiday list covered. 1. MEL…
Read more
2019 #CreepyCultures Winners
The 2019 #CreepyCultures results are in! It wasn’t easy choosing only a few winners and honorable mentions out of all the truly creepy agar art you submitted this year. Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions, and thank you to…
Read more
Tuberculosis (TB) Quiz
Read Next – Clinical Lab Best Practices: A Practical Guide to Acing Your Next Inspection