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Environmental Isolate Case Files: Legionella pneumophila
There are about 20 outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease each year in the United States. Most outbreaks occur in buildings with large water systems such as hotels and hospitals. The outbreaks are caused by Legionella pneumophila, a harmless microorganism in a natural...
A Valentine’s Day Ode to Ella (the Infamous Salmonella)
There once was a little bacilli named Ella, who was of the genus (the infamous!) Salmonella. She lived in the earth on a hot, humid farm, in the shade of a cocoa tree, where she inflicted no harm. Ella dreamed of her future, of chromosomal division, of...
Microbes in Your Mouth
Like the rest of your body, the mouth contains numerous microorganisms. Some help to keep our mouths healthy, others not so much. Have you ever wondered what is really in there? Researchers have compiled a list of microorganisms that normally have the largest...
Do You Know Influenza?
It’s the time of year when sniffles and coughs can be heard throughout the office and laboratory. Did you remember to get your flu shot during all the holiday chaos? Influenza season is in full swing! Keep your hand sanitizer close by, increase your vitamin C...
Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing: Keeping Consumers Safe
Everyone uses personal care products, and we expect the products we buy to be safe. Whether a manufacturer is producing shampoo or makeup, preservatives are used to maintain the quality and extend the shelf-life of the product. This post outlines why some...
A Microbiologist’s Journey Through the Gym
Gyms are gross. Aside from the sweaty bodies and abundant aromas gliding about the room, unique bacterial flora is deposited from gym goers on every surface. Microbiologists have proven time and again that public places are cesspools of bacterial diversity. The...
Our Top Posts of 2016
2016 was an exciting year for the Microbiologics Blog. We celebrated our first birthday, got into the spirit of the Olympics, and asked why you love working in a lab. Take a break and learn something new while you catch up on our top posts of 2016. Top 10 Tips for...
10 New Year Resolutions for Microbiologists
With the New Year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to set goals and ditch bad habits. Make 2017 a great year in your lab by taking on at least one of these resolutions for microbiologists. 1. Be more considerate of your lab mates. There are many steps...
How to Implement MALDI Technology in Your Lab
For over 100 years, bacteria have been identified by their biochemical properties through the use of various test methods. With the addition of MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrophotometry (MS) technology, things are changing. In this post, we offer a brief overview of MALDI-TOF...
What Microbes Might Attend Your Holiday Party?
This holiday season, you will unwittingly indulge upon a wide variety of microorganisms. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, microbes are certain to be present at your dinner table. Be sure to avoid the harmful microorganisms and celebrate with the...
