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Read articles about microbiology from Microbiologics’ experts and other field experts.
Thank You to Lab Technicians During the COVID-19 Global Emergency
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we've seen things that only a short time ago would have seemed unimaginable. At Microbiologics, we wanted to highlight some of the important work that often goes unseen and unappreciated. In this video, we show our support for the lab...
What Bacteria Killed the Presidents?
This Presidents’ Day, we are examining the bacteria that took down some of our fearless leaders. George Washington Cause of Death: Epiglottis (likely Streptococcus pneumoniae or Staphylococcus aureus) George Washington was one of the many patients of his time to...
American Pharmaceutical Review Interviews Microbiologics’ Kali Sorum, RM (NRCM) on USP <60> Compliance
As recent research has shown, microbial contamination of non-sterile products continues to be a problem for the pharmaceutical industry. One of the most common contaminants is Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), a group of antibiotic- and antimicrobial agent-resistant...
2019 Novel Coronavirus: What Microbiologists Need to Know
By Marylou Gibson, Ph.D. Background on 2019 Novel Coronavirus The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) continues to spread within China (as of this posting date). Cases are spreading beyond Hubei province, and thousands of infected people have been reported in more than...
Webinar February 13th: Burkholderia cepacia Contamination of Pharmaceutical Products and Compliance with USP <60>
We are excited to present and sponsor an upcoming free webinar opportunity with American Pharmaceutical Review to explore Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) contamination in pharmaceutical products, the new USP <60> on Bcc, and recent FDA recall data for...
Dear Stanley: My products were exposed to temperatures outside the stated storage range, are they still usable?
Dear Stanley, The items from my recent order were shipped to me without an ice pack. The temperature here was almost 80°F when the product arrived. Can I still use the items or do I have to re-order? Franklin, Fort Myers Hi Franklin! Answer: Your QC product...
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids Who Love Science
Our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids is here, and it includes fun gift ideas to help spur curiosity and a love of science in your child. From LEGO’s to experimental kits, we’ve got your holiday list covered. 1. MEL Science Kit Subscription Give the joy of learning...
2019 #CreepyCultures Winners
The 2019 #CreepyCultures results are in! It wasn't easy choosing only a few winners and honorable mentions out of all the truly creepy agar art you submitted this year. Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions, and thank you to everyone who participated!...
#CreepyCultures 2019 is Here!
Halloween is once again upon us and #CreepyCultures is back! Your intricate microbe illustrations left us in awe last year. We can’t wait to see what you conjure up for 2019! Unleash your creative side and send us your creepiest, crawliest Halloween-themed agar art...
8 Aerobic Plate Count Best Practices
Several factors can influence the accuracy of aerobic plate counts used to estimate the number of microorganisms in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and household products. Below are a few best practices we recommend for achieving consistent and accurate counts. 1. ...
