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Read articles about microbiology from Microbiologics’ experts and other field experts.
The Teacher Who Inspired My Career in Science
Our professional careers are the result of careful planning, hard work and some luck. We all recognize influential people in our past that have contributed positively to our career choice and successes. I have been fortunate to have multiple career advisers, however,...
Baby Animals: Cute…But Deadly?
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Environmental Isolate Case File: Pluralibacter gergoviae
Pluralibacter gergoviae can cause big headaches in cosmetic industry laboratories. It is an opportunistic pathogen that has repeatedly been isolated from personal care products. Most recently, this environmental isolate is the cause of a recall of involving flushable...
10 Reasons Why Microbiologists Are the Coolest Members of the Species
We hope this list will make you feel proud to be a microbiologist during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! They appreciate cultural diversity. They don’t sweat the small stuff. Knowing about the plethora of microorganisms floating through the air or living on a...
Your Spring Cleaning Hit List
Is spring cleaning on your agenda this April? You might be asking, “Who has time for that?” or “Is that even a thing anymore?” Even if you do not perform the traditional spring cleaning ritual, you may want to consider paying closer attention to the following places...
Diet, Exercise and the Health of Your Microbial Community
The human body is an amazing collection of cells and systems that work together to keep us alive and functioning. Within this collection of cells, there are billions of tiny organisms living inside the body that are critical to human physiology. These organisms have...
It’s the Final Countdown – Microbe March Madness Winner Announced!
This week, E. coli and E. faecalis faced off in the final round of Microbe March Madness. These fierce competitors battled six other strains through two rounds of tests to be faced with their toughest challenge yet: exposure to the harsh, unforgiving conditions of UV...
Unsung Women Who Changed Science
“Science and everyday life cannot and should not be separated.” Rosalind Franklin Women have made great scientific discoveries throughout history. Unfortunately, due to cultural mindsets during their time, many were not recognized for their work. In celebration of...
The Basics of Bacteria and Beer QC
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to share some beers with the founder of an up-and-coming brewery based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The past few years have been a time of tremendous growth in the craft brewing industry. There are nearly 120 craft breweries in...
A Closer Look at C. difficile from the MN Department of Health
What is Clostridium difficile? Clostridium difficile is a Gram-positive spore-forming anaerobe that can be found in the stomach and intestines of healthy people. The bacterium was first described in 1935 by Hall and O’Toole who named “difficile” because they were...
