CHROMagar Y. enterocolitica for the detection and differentiation of pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica strains
14 February, 2013The CHROMagar Y.enterocolitica is used for the detection and direct differentiation of pathogenic Yersinia enterocolitica strains.
Merck Millipore EZ-product family for microbiological workflow
08 February, 2013Merck Millipore has added three products to its EZ-product family, which is designed to facilitate microbiology workflow in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) laboratories.
The deadly E. coli outbreak
04 November, 2011 byThe mention of E. coli O157:H7 sends a chill through the spine of every food processor. This deadly pathogen has been implicated in disease outbreaks all over the world and only a small load can cause illness. But in the latest outbreak in Germany and France, a new serotype is proving even more deadly.
AES Chemunex Fluroassure flow cytometry technology
11 June, 2011 byAES Chemunex Fluroassure flow cytometry technology can be used to detect bacteria, yeast and mould, enabling users to release products earlier. The system is suitable for early detection of viable microorganisms in juices, beverages, dairy products, process water, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
The great cell race
01 June, 2011 byHave you got the world’s fastest cell? Now, for the first time in history, you can race your cells in an international competition. If they win it will be by less than a hair’s breadth as the entire track length is only a hair’s breadth - 100 µm.
Training bacteria
28 December, 2010 byA Delft University of Technology researcher, Jean-Paul Meijnen, has ‘trained’ bacteria to convert all the main sugars in vegetable, fruit and garden waste efficiently into high-quality environmentally friendly products such as bioplastics.
Tecan/Miltenyi Biotec range of automated solutions
07 October, 2010 byTecan is working with Miltenyi Biotec to develop a range of automated solutions for cell biology, based on the MACS magnetic bead technology. This agreement will allow users to benefit from the advanced capabilities of Tecan’s Freedom EVO liquid handling platforms when performing a wide range of separation, cultivation and analysis processes for cells and biomolecules.
Axima@Saramis microbial identification system
10 September, 2010 byThe Axima@Saramis microbial identification system can be used in analytical and diagnostic laboratories to quickly and reliably identify microorganisms that can cause disease and damage. Cultured microorganisms can be directly applied to the MALDI sample target and introduced to an Axima series MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer.
Remel Xpect C. difficile Toxin A/B Test
06 April, 2010
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The Remel Xpect C. difficile Toxin A/B Test is a diagnostic tool for use in the rapid detection of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). It is easy to use and provides accurate and reliable results in just 20 minutes. This speed and convenience enables healthcare professionals to quickly and decisively initiate appropriate patient care and infection control procedures.
Bioline BL8025 platform rocker
10 March, 2010The Bioline BL8025 platform rocker provides a gentle rocking action, suitable for staining and de-staining procedures.
Environmental Listeria testing
10 August, 2009 byAn effective Listeria monitoring program can be inhibited by the cost and complexity of the available tests, or by the need to send samples out to an external laboratory. One way to help manage the costs and provide faster feedback is to use an easy, low-cost test that can be used in house.
Intrinsically safe Bunsen burner
10 August, 2009 byThe Fireboy from Integra Biosciences is an intrinsically safe Bunsen burner which can be used for flame sterilisation.
Salmonella detection kit
10 August, 2009 byApplied Biosystems has announced the certification of its TaqMan Salmonella enterica Detection Kit for the identification of Salmonella in peanut butter through the Emergency Response Validation program of the AOAC Research Institute.
Legionella separation test
08 April, 2009 byThe Dynabeads MAX Legionella provides a process for targeting and concentrating Legionella from environmental samples.
Staphylococcal species identification
07 April, 2009The Remel RapID Staph Plus can be used for the biochemical identification of Staphylococcus species and related organisms isolated from human clinical specimens. This rapid and convenient manual identification system offers clinical laboratories of any size a valuable diagnostic tool for an important group of opportunistic pathogens, with results in only 4 hours.
