Detection platform for multiple pathogens
07 April, 2009 bySeegene and Lab901 have announced an automated multi-pathogen walk-away detection platform for European hospitals. Based on the Seeplex multiplexing PCR system and ScreenTape gel electrophoresis detection system, this Seeplex/ScreenTape detection platform is being introduced to clinical and research laboratories in 10 countries across Europe.
Yeast and moulds enumeration
06 April, 2009 byThe Tempo YM automated quality indication system has been designed as a rapid solution for direct enumeration of yeast and mould in food samples.
Listeria identification test
01 January, 2009The Microgen Listeria ID system is a complete identification panel for the identification of all six Listeria species. This test uses a range of substrates that conform to international standards and can be used directly off chromogenic and selective culture media.
Inoculation loops
01 January, 2009The Copan Italia range of calibrated disposable inoculation loops comes in 1 and 10 µL sizes, in peel pouches of 20. The volume delivery consistency of each loop is quality controlled using the Evans Blue Dye Method, recommended by the American Society of Microbiology.
Microbiology system
07 February, 2008The Biomic V3 Microbiology System now performs semi-automated reading for all varieties of Etest (AB Biodisk) strips. An enlarged plate image with the Etest strip(s) and its drug-specific MIC scale is displayed on-screen. The user selects the appropriate MIC value, triggering an S-I-R interpretation. Etest results can be printed or transferred to an LIS. High resolution colour Etest images can also be saved for future review.
Biosignal compounds much more effective
24 January, 2008Results from UK testing show Biosignal Ltd compounds have substantially outperformed the industry standard product glutaraldehyde against harmful sulphur reducing bacteria (SRB).
More rapid detection of unwanted microbes in food
27 June, 2007The genomics revolution is helping food scientists to better predict microbial presence and possible toxin production as well as respond more rapidly should a food calamity occur, according to Professor Stanley Brul, University of Amsterdam.
Robotic microbiological instrumentation license agreement signed
20 April, 2007LabTech Systems and bioMérieux have announced that they have signed an exclusive worldwide license agreement for LabTech Systems’ automated pre-poured media (PPM) streaker known as MicroStreak.
Microbe DIY test kit
12 January, 2007The Melaklean Cleaner Air Products microbial test DIY kit can be used to determine the microbial load in process water, drinking water, waste water or recycled water within 24 hours.
Microbial database launched
08 March, 2006A publicly-available microbial database tyo host a range of microbial genome sequences has been launched by researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech.
Genetic fingerprint unmasks microbial vandals
17 January, 2006For the first time DNA analysis can identify paper-degrading microorganisms. This is made possible by a molecular process developed for fungal infected documents at the University of Vienna with support from the Austrian Science Fund FWF.
Applicator for automated diagnostic microbiology
10 August, 2005Lab Tech Systems has released an applicator for installation into machines that will automate microbiology testing in global pathology and science laboratories.
Bacteria used to bolster ancient buildings
03 August, 2004Micro-organisms thriving in polluted urban areas are held largely responsible for the crumbling of cultural heritage sites worldwide. Now, scientists from the University of Portsmouth, England, are looking at ways to reverse the trend and put some of the bacteria to good use.
