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Microbiology

Laboratory Microbe References and Definitions

Laboratory Microbe References and Definitions refer to the collection of standard terminology and definitions used in microbiology research and practice. Microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, are ubiquitous in the environment and play important...

Influenza Research and Testing

According to influenza research done by the US Center for Disease Control (US CDC), the flu vaccine is only 59% effective this year. The press release states that this is comparable to previous years' vaccine effectiveness. With the seriousness of influenza from...

Microbe Monday | Parvovirus

This week's featured microbe is canine parvovirus, also referred to as CPV or just parvo. Parvo is a highly contagious and life threatening disease for dogs. It attacks the intestinal tract and white blood cells, and in young dogs will attack the heart causing...

FDA’s Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM) Testing

Contract Laboratory receives many requests from cosmetics and food companies for outsourcing their microbiology testing. Many of these companies want testing according to FDA BAM Standards.  BAM stands for the FDA Bacteriological Analytical Manual (BAM). It is a US...

Salmonella Bacteria Testing in Food

Salmonella Testing and Analysis in Food

Need testing for salmonella done? A golden brown turkey, fragrant cornbread stuffing with sage and smooth creamy gravy. A classic traditional favorite at Thanksgiving. While families are finding their heirloom roasting pans and gravy bowls, manufacturers' and...

Pet Food Testing for Campylobacter

Pet food testing is common to ensure it is free of disease-causing organisms such as campylobacter. Campylobacter is a bacterial infection that causes food poisoning that is somewhat common in puppies. It is estimated that as many as 49 percent of dogs carry the...

Pathogen Testing in the Food Industry

Pathogen testing is of major importance to the food industry as there are 31 known bacteria and virus-causing pathogens, and more unidentified agents, that cause foodborne illnesses. The elimination of these disease-causing pathogens is a desire for the entire food...

Outsourcing Antibody Research Studies

Contract Laboratory frequently works with Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare companies in the outsourcing of their Antibody Research Studies. Below are some examples of Antibody Research Studies projects that we have worked with. France University...

Outsourcing Antibody Research Studies

Cosmetics Microbiology Testing

From glittery eye shadow to SPF anti-aging skincare face creams, to water-proof eyelash mascara and glossy long-lasting lipsticks, cosmetics microbiology testing is important. Cosmetics come into contact with the human body and need to be safe from microorganisms...

Cosmetics Microbiology Testing

Microbiology Testing

Microbiology is the study of living organisms too small to be seen by the naked eye, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and algae, also known as microbes. Microbes play important roles in food, bodily functions, biodegradation, control of disease, and even...

Antifungal Efficacy Testing Against Candida

Candida is a type of yeast that causes most types of fungal infections and is the cause of most bloodstream infections. Though normal amounts of candida are often harmless, if an overgrowth occurs it can cause infection in people and animals such as candidiasis,...

Anti-fungal Testing against Candida

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