Disclaimer: This article is not a peer-reviewed scientific publication. It’s just a feedback report from a microbiology lab. The goal is to get us thinking about our lab practices. Enjoy the read! 😉 Are there still bacteria on my hockey stick after spreading? One common way to count bacteria on a Petri dish is by […]
It all starts at a trade show. That’s where we meet an extraordinary microbiologist: Philippe Armaing. Philippe is a hunter. Not of big game, no. What he hunts are bacteria, specifically Listeria and Salmonella. His job? Tracking down stubborn contaminations for Mérieux NutriSciences. When a food production plant can’t get rid of a contamination, it’s […]
The question may seem surprising, but the problem is very real. To illustrate it, we spoke with Denis Streitt, Senior Global Technical Consultant at Ecolab. He shared one of his real-life experiences… and trust us, it’s absolutely fascinating! The Mystery of the “White Residue” A pharmaceutical lab contacted Denis to report an unusual issue: Their […]
We looked at over 50 brands of micropipettes. Among them, which ones are the most suitable for microbiology? To help you decide, we asked the SuperMicrobiologists community which brands they use and, most importantly, which micropipette brands they prefer. From this survey, 8 brands stood out. There’s a good chance you’ll find the perfect micropipette […]
The micropipette is to microbiologists what a paintbrush is to painters! That’s why taking the time to choose the right micropipettes is essential (or you might end up with a disaster). To help you with this tough decision, we’ve surveyed numerous micropipette users — from suppliers to microbiology labs. Here are the key criteria to […]
According to our survey, the choice is clear among SuperMicrobiologists: 79% use variable-volume micropipettes in their microbiology labs. In many fields, people say, “if you can do more, you can do less,” so one might think that a variable-volume micropipette would meet all needs. But is it really necessary to use a variable-volume micropipette if […]
If you’re on the SuperMicrobiologistes website, chances are you already know how to use a micropipette. So, we won’t go over the basics of pipetting again. The goal of this article is to help you gain a few extra percentage points of precision so you can become true micropipette pros. We’ve explored microbiology labs and […]
Disclaimer: This article isn’t a peer-reviewed scientific publication. It’s “just” feedback from a lab experiment. This article objective is to get us thinking about our practices. Enjoy the read! 😉 During our visits to laboratories, we’ve often heard: “All TSA agars are the same; the formula is in the pharmacopoeia.” Well, think again! This time, […]
You’re feeling too warm under your microbiologist lab coats and dreaming of one thing: organizing the cold room? No doubt about it, climate change is making its presence felt even in our labs! But what about our (not always) friends—bacteria, molds, and other microorganisms? Does climate change affect them? And what impact will that have […]
Do You Produce Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Foods? Then this new European regulation on Listeria monocytogenes is definitely worth your attention! But regulations can be tricky to understand. To make things clearer, we spoke to experts. Everything you need to know about this new regulation is summarized (and simplified) in this article. Content: Why Was the Regulatory […]
