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Read articles about microbiology from Microbiologics’ experts and other field experts.
The Unique Challenges of Quality Control for Live Biotherapeutic Products
Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBPs) are drug products designed to prevent, treat, or cure disease using living microorganisms. These therapeutics present unique challenges for quality control, especially in the development of microbial safety methods. This blog post...
The Critical Role of Genomic Sequencing in Ensuring Integrity of Viral Stocks
In vaccine and antiviral development, confidence in viral identity and genome integrity is essential. Whether confirming strain authenticity, validating genetic modifications, or identifying spontaneous mutations, genomics analyses ensure that research materials align...
Why Third-Party IVD Controls Outperform Patient Samples for QC
Using patient samples for diagnostic quality control introduces significant yet often unrecognized costs and risks. The preparation and long-term storage of these materials can be complex and highly variable, depending on the assay and sample type. Procuring suitable...
2025 Creepy Cultures Winners
Every fall, we invite scientists around the world to turn their inoculating loops into paintbrushes (figuratively, of course) and let their creativity run wild. This year’s Creepy Cultures entries were nothing short of spectacular. From glowing ghosts to microscopic...
HPV Testing in Today’s Clinical Laboratory: Rethinking Our Diagnostic Approach
This post addresses a new paradigm in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) diagnostic testing, moving away from cytological evaluation to primary HPV testing and offers guidelines for implementing this shift in your laboratory. We will describe US and global clinical testing...
Creepy Cultures 2025: Show Us Your Spookiest Agar Art
This October, the petri dish becomes your canvas. Creepy Cultures, our annual Halloween-themed agar art contest, is now open for entries. It is your chance to combine scientific skill with creativity and bring a little fright into the lab. Each year, microbiologists...
From Gut to Clinic: How Microbiome Science is Powering the Next Generation of Therapies
They outnumber your human cells. They influence everything from digestion to immunity. And now, microbes are reshaping how we understand and treat disease. The microbiome, the vast community of microorganisms living in and on our bodies, plays a crucial role in...
Inside Microbiologics’ Global Virology Center: How Custom Viral Stocks Power Vaccine and Antiviral Breakthroughs
In the world of vaccine and antiviral development, access to high-quality, reliable viral reference materials can make or break a research program. Yet, few outside the industry understand how these critical reagents are manufactured, or by whom. When most people...
Ensuring Biopharmaceutical Safety: Integrating Viral Safety and Mycoplasma Testing
Adventitious agent testing is critical to ensure patient safety and maintain product integrity. Biopharmaceuticals, often derived from living cells, are susceptible to contamination by viruses and mycoplasmas, which can be introduced during cell culture, raw material...
The Importance of QC in Patient Molecular Testing Workflows
This post on the importance of using quality controls in a laboratory’s patient testing workflow provides an overview of the purpose and regulatory implications of using quality control materials. You will gain insight into the optimal solution of using third-party...
