by Microbiologics | Oct 31, 2019 | Contests
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...
by Microbiologics | Oct 8, 2019 | Contests
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...
by Microbiologics | Jul 11, 2019 | Clinical, Molecular
Q: How frequently should I test targets for my molecular multiplex testing assays? A: This is a common question for inspectors, vendors, and laboratorians. Unfortunately, there are no cut-and-dried answers, but there are some best practices that you can apply in your...
by Microbiologics | May 2, 2019 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Water
Dear Stanley, Lately, our lab has been experiencing PCR results that don’t fit with what is expected. We will see occasional positive results in a negative sample. I think the issue could be related to contamination in the lab, but I’m not sure. Do you have any tips...
by Microbiologics | Apr 18, 2019 | Cannabis, Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical
Cannabis has become a widely accepted form of medicine for patients across the United States. These patients, many of whom are immunocompromised, rely on testing laboratories to ensure the safety of the products they use. The lack of consistent and clear regulations...
