by microbiologics | Aug 16, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Quizzes, Water
It probably comes as no surprise that we think sci-fi is the best movie genre, especially when rogue viruses or genetic mutation are involved. We created our latest quiz with our fellow sci-fi connoisseurs in mind. Give it a go if you’re up to the challenge and be...
by microbiologics | Aug 6, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Water
As a microbiology student, you have a passion for understanding the microscopic organisms that live on, in, and all around us. Even though you love your field of study, leaving school and starting your career can be intimidating. So, what can you do to be successful?...
by Tina Sobania | Jul 26, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Water
As regulatory standards continue to increase, additional responsibility is being placed on laboratories to ensure the quality and safety of finished products. Now more than ever, traceability is a major concern. Laboratories are required to provide evidence that the...
by microbiologics | Jul 19, 2018 | Food
Audits are a fact of life for ISO 17025 food laboratories. Being prepared for an audit is important, but you may not know exactly what auditors are looking for when they review your microbial QC practices. We’ve compiled a list of general requirements food...
by Stanley Staphylococcus | Jul 12, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Water
Dear Stanley, I’m having a tough time keeping my stock culture of Campylobacter viable. Do you have any tips for maintaining a stock culture of fastidious microorganisms like Campylobacter? Sincerely, Jordan from Mankato, MN Dear Jordan, Maintaining fastidious...
by microbiologics | Jun 28, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Water
The growth promotion test (GPT) can be a hassle, but it’s necessary for determining if a new batch of media is acceptable. Follow our best practices below to make your testing process as smooth as possible when using Microbiologics products to perform GPT. 1. Test in...
