by Laurie Kundrat | May 19, 2016 | News
Microbiologists are inquisitive, adventurous and have an appreciation for life (especially at the microscopic level). With this in mind, we created a bucket list just for all you microbe-lovers. Our list includes beautiful phenomenons, historic sites, and something a...
by Laurie Kundrat | May 12, 2016 | Pharmaceutical
If your manufacturing processes utilize purified water or highly purified water, Ralstonia pickettii should be on your list of microorganisms to control. In fact, it has become a microorganism of concern to sterile drug manufacturers because it is capable of passing...
by Laurie Kundrat | May 5, 2016 | News
It’s the American Veterinary Medical Association National Pet Week®! As pet lovers and microbiologists, this got us thinking about the different types of diseases that can make our furry friends sick. For this blog post, we have compiled a list of common ailments in...
by Laurie Kundrat | Apr 14, 2016 | Pharmaceutical
If you have isolated Bacillus cereus in your pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, you are not alone! Bacillus is one of the most common microorganisms cited in U.S. Food and Drug Administration warning letters associated with contamination in pharmaceutical...
by Laurie Kundrat | Apr 7, 2016 | Clinical
Quality control testing for microbial identification systems is an important step all laboratories should take to ensure accurate results. However, it can be difficult to decide which strains to use for QC. In this post, we will provide tips and resources to help you...
