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Read articles about microbiology from Microbiologics’ experts and other field experts.
The Scoop on Ready-to-Eat Foods and Listeria monocytogenes
When summer is in full swing, many of us choose to cool down with sweet frozen dairy treats. However, the thought of ice cream tainted with Listeria monocytogenes may cause anyone, especially those in susceptible populations, to think twice. Listeria monocytogenes is...
Cosmetics Quiz: What’s Lurking in Your Makeup Bag?
Your favorite eye shadow has been discontinued by the manufacturer. You've managed to extend the life of your palette for three years, but at what cost? Have you thought about the wide array of microbial growth that could be hiding in the shimmery square of gold...
Top 10 Microorganisms for Educating Students
Microbiology 101 provided my first exposure to live bacterial cultures in college (aside from those my roommates created in our minifridge). The distinct smell of an Escherichia coli culture, the unique green coloration of a fuzzy penicillium colony and the many...
Food Safety First on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is time for fun, family, sunshine, bug spray, parades, fireworks and foodborne illnesses. The warm weather, in combination with picnics and barbeques, offers bacteria the perfect environment to do its thing and multiply. There is no need for...
Microorganisms You’ll Meet on Your Next Camping Trip
Given the opportunity, I would venture to say most people enjoy spending time outside. This is certainly the case for many microbiologists. Our home state of Minnesota is nicknamed “The Land of 10,000 Lakes.” We’re lucky to have many beautiful state parks to spend...
Podcasts for Microbiologists and Curious Non-Scientists
Microbiologists love to learn. That’s one of the reasons we were inspired to name microbiologists the coolest members of the species this spring. If you’re looking for an easy way to learn something new during your downtime or on your drive home from work, we...
Environmental Isolate Case File: Cladosporium cladosporioides
Cladosporium cladosporioides, although generally nonpathogenic, can cause illness. This species, along with Exserohilum rostratum and Aspergillus fumigatus, was one of the pathogens isolated during a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis due to contaminated sterile...
6 Ways Microorganisms Are Improving Our World
Researchers are continuously discovering the incredible abilities of microorganisms. Below are just six examples of how microorganisms can improve our lives and even cleanup man-made messes. 1. Oil-spill cleanup crew BP’s 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was an...
7 Reasons Why Your Lab Should Perform Growth Promotion Testing
Growth Promotion Test (GPT) – this combination of words might make you wince, but the test is essential for labs following pharmacopeia guidelines. GPT is more challenging than a qualitative or ecometric test. It is deemed successful if a small number of cells (100...
The Great Debate Over B. cepacia Testing: Your Opinions and FDA Recommendations
Last month we outlined the debate for and against requiring B. cepacia testing for all nonsterile pharmaceutical, personal care products and water systems (The Great Debate Over B. cepacia Testing). At the end of the post, we asked our readers what they think – should...
