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 11, 2019 | Clinical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Water
Microbiologists use the streak plate method every day to isolate colonies. Streaking may seem like Microbiology 101, but bad habits can lead to errors and contamination. Follow these best practices to get your streaking technique down to a science. 1. Label first,...
by Microbiologics | Dec 27, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Molecular, Pharmaceutical, Water
Our team of writers kicked it up a notch in 2018 to create a steady stream of fun and informative posts for our readers. The best of the best from 2018 are listed below. We hope these posts help you grow as a microbiologist and bring a smile to your face. 1. Research...
by Stanley Staphylococcus | Aug 23, 2018 | Clinical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Water
Dear Stanley, When performing growth promotion with Microbiologics products, do you recommend testing in parallel with a previously approved media? The USP, EP, and JP don’t require testing in parallel. They only state “Test each batch of ready-prepared medium and...
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?...
