by Microbiologics | Oct 2, 2023 | Contests
The autumnal equinox occurs each September in the northern hemisphere, signifying the end of Summer and beginning of Fall. There are many things we get excited for in the Fall like seeing the leaves change colors, wearing our cozy sweaters, enjoying comfort food,...
by Microbiologics | Jul 11, 2023 | Food
Food recalls demonstrate the importance of performing quality control during food testing and environmental monitoring in testing laboratories and manufacturing sites. Although QC is common during food testing, some laboratories do not apply the same quality control...
by Microbiologics | Jun 26, 2023 | Clinical, Molecular
The CDC and other health organizations recognize July as International Group B Streptococcus (Group B Strep, GBS) month. In many ways, Group B Strep seems somewhat harmless, remaining asymptomatic for most healthy adults who carry the bacteria. Yet the same factors...
by Microbiologics | Dec 1, 2022 | Clinical, Molecular
An Interview with Julie Laramie, MS-CLS, MLS (ASCP)CM, SMCM Significant technological advancements have changed the world of clinical diagnostics. For instance, the application of molecular biology to clinical microbiology has decreased turn-around-times for some...
by Microbiologics | Nov 1, 2022 | Contests
Every October, when we challenge microbiologists to create Halloween-themed agar art for our #CreepyCultures contest, we’re always delighted with their microbial masterpieces. The 2022 submissions included The Sanderson Sisters from the Hocus Pocus franchise,...
