Dear Stanley: Advice on Performing Dilutions

Dear Stanley: Advice on Performing Dilutions

Dear Stanley, I recently purchased Epower™ from Microbiologics and need to dilute it to lower concentrations for my tests. Do you have any advice on how to perform dilutions? Sincerely, Pam from Cleveland, Ohio Dear Pam, Thank you for purchasing Epower! I know...
7 of the Germiest Things in School

7 of the Germiest Things in School

It’s back to school for many U.S. students this week and parents everywhere are rejoicing and/or are reflecting on how quickly the time with their little ones (or not so little anymore) is flying by. As a microbiologist, you might also be thinking about how schools...
Top 10 Microorganisms for Educating Students

Top 10 Microorganisms for Educating Students

Microbiology 101 provided my first exposure to live bacterial cultures in college (aside from those my roommates created in our minifridge). The distinct smell of an Escherichia coli culture, the unique green coloration of a fuzzy penicillium colony and the many...
6 Ways Microorganisms Are Improving Our World

6 Ways Microorganisms Are Improving Our World

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...