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Read articles about microbiology from Microbiologics’ experts and other field experts.
9 Tips for Growth Promotion Testing on Selective Media
The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) created quite the challenge when it designed the growth promotion test (GPT) for selective media. Laboratories not only need to test new batches of media with less than 100 colony-forming units (CFU), the colonies must also grow on agars...
15 Science Gifts Your Kids Will Love
Learning about science shouldn’t be confined to the classroom. Bring the lab home this holiday season with these fun and fascinating gifts for kids. 1. Microscopes and Slides Introduce your child to the wonderful world of microbiology with a microscope kit. My First...
Dear Stanley: Advice on Performing Dilutions
Dear Stanley, I recently purchased Epower™ from Microbiologics and need to dilute it to lower concentrations for my tests. Do you have any advice on how to perform dilutions? Sincerely, Pam from Cleveland, Ohio Dear Pam, Thank you for purchasing Epower! I know...
Environmental Isolate Case File: Cronobacter sakazakii
Cronobacter sakazakii, formerly Enterobacter sakazakii, is a gram-negative bacterium that belongs to the Enterbacteriaceae family. It is found in the environment, commonly on plant and organic materials, and can survive very dry conditions. The bacterium has been...
10 Interesting Facts about Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Photo: Drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Source: CDC) The largest recent outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the United States is currently unfolding in the Minnesota Hmong community. Many Hmong elders were resettled in the Twin Cities...
8 Microorganisms that Changed the World
Photo: 1918 flu ward at Camp Funston, Kansas (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Microorganisms triggered many events that drastically altered human history. The most notorious microbes caused mass death and destruction, but they also inspired modern medical advances often...
In Your Eyes: Microbes that Cause Eye Ailments
It’s interesting how one simple thought can lead you on journey to learn more about the most fascinating subject known to mankind: microorganisms. I recently heard November is National Diabetic Eye Awareness Month which got me thinking about eyes and contact lenses....
Get Ready for Halloween with #CreepyCultures
What a great year for our #CreepyCultures contest! This year our readers created the most spooktacular agar art to date. Choosing only a few winners and honorable mentions was no easy feat! Winners: Erin T. Fey S. Karina K. Kristina M. Laura P. Teresa S. Violet V....
The Basics of Cannabis QC
Every year cannabis for medical and recreational use becomes legal in more places throughout the United States. As of 2017, 29 states and the District of Columbia (DC) have passed laws to legalize growth and distribution of the plant. Cannabis is not federally...
Raw Sushi – Does It Deserve the Bad Wrap?
If you were to ask random strangers on the street if they liked sushi, I can almost guarantee you’d hear one of two responses. Either: “I love it!” or “That’s disgusting, no way!”. In all my years of trying to persuade others to give it a try, I have yet to encounter...
