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Read articles about microbiology from Microbiologics’ experts and other field experts.
Hurricane Aftermath: 8 Pathogens that Pose Health Risks
Over the past few weeks, the United States has endured back-to-back Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes. Hurricane Harvey hit first in Texas on August 25th, followed just 16 days later by Hurricane Irma making landfall in the Florida Keys on September 10th. This marks the...
7 of the Germiest Things in School
It’s back to school for many U.S. students this week and parents everywhere are rejoicing and/or are reflecting on how quickly the time with their little ones (or not so little anymore) is flying by. As a microbiologist, you might also be thinking about how schools...
‘Tis the Season for Canning and Preserving Foods – Don’t Let Botulinum Spoil It
During this time of year, many people are literally seeing the fruits, and vegetables, of their labor. There are fresh tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beans, cucumbers, and potatoes galore from the garden. Home canning is a great way to preserve all of these glorious...
Water Quality Quiz: How Well Do You Know Waterborne Pathogens?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated August as National Water Quality Month.1 Thankfully, tap water in the United States is safe to drink because water utilities are required to meet the standards set by the EPA. Many people in developing...
How Microbes Contribute to the Smells of the Outdoors
Have you ever stepped outside after a bout of summer rain just to bask in that familiar, refreshing rainfall scent that fills the air? Some may be surprised to learn the notorious “fresh rain” aroma, and other distinctive outdoors smells, are actually caused by...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
