by microbiologics | Aug 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Microbiologists love to learn. That’s one of the reasons we were inspired to name microbiologists the coolest members of the species this spring. If you’re looking for an easy way to learn something new during your downtime or on your drive home from work, we...
by microbiologics | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Researchers are continuously discovering the incredible abilities of microorganisms. Below are just six examples of how microorganisms can improve our lives and even cleanup man-made messes. 1. Oil-spill cleanup crew BP’s 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico was an...
by microbiologics | May 25, 2017 | Clinical, Water
Mosquitoes, ticks, Cryptosporidium and Giardia. What do these blood-feeding and internal parasites have in common? All four are found in our home state, Minnesota, and cause diseases that increase with the arrival of warm weather. The Minnesota Department of Health...
by microbiologics | Apr 20, 2017 | News
We hope this list will make you feel proud to be a microbiologist during Medical Laboratory Professionals Week! They appreciate cultural diversity. They don’t sweat the small stuff. Knowing about the plethora of microorganisms floating through the air or living on a...
by microbiologics | Mar 30, 2017 | Contests
This week, E. coli and E. faecalis faced off in the final round of Microbe March Madness. These fierce competitors battled six other strains through two rounds of tests to be faced with their toughest challenge yet: exposure to the harsh, unforgiving conditions of UV...