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Read articles about microbiology from Microbiologics’ experts and other field experts.
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...
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. “What Doesn't Kill You” Badge Reel A badge reel for microbiologists! This fun design reads, “What doesn't kill you...
2024 Creepy Cultures Winners
The Results Are In! Our annual Creepy Cultures Agar Art Contest brought out incredible creativity this year, with microbiologists from across the field submitting hauntingly detailed designs. We were amazed by the talent behind entries like "Medusa," "Shredder," "Moth...
Creepy Cultures 2024
Forget pumpkin carving—it's time to carve out your masterpiece in the lab! If petri dishes and pipettes are your tools of choice, then Microbiologics’ annual Creepy Cultures agar art contest is your time to shine (or glow, or crawl…). Every October, we invite...
