When a new microbiologist joins your team, before they can fully contribute to laboratory analyses, two crucial steps are necessary: training in the lab’s specific methods, followed by… their authorization! But what is this exactly? Authorization, far more than a mere formality, is an essential process. In a context where recruiting and especially retaining technicians […]
We asked the SuperMicrobiologists (over 13,000 followers on LinkedIn) which rapid (or alternative) methods they use in their microbiology laboratories. Here are all the methods that were reported back to us. The choice is yours! Content : Take part now in the Survey for 2025 Red One by Redberry Red One™ is the new generation […]
Rapid methods (or alternative methods) in microbiology laboratories are somewhat of an elusive concept. Despite years of discussion, their routine application remains sparse. Yet, theoretically, the benefits of rapid methods are significant (time savings, accuracy, automation, etc.). So, why the slow adoption? Implementing a rapid method is not just a task for the microbiology lab. […]
Once a week, on our LinkedIn SuperMicrobiologists page, we poll microbiologists on a question of “general interest”. The results aren’t always what we thought they’d be… but that’s what makes the community so strong! Bulk survey
In the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, we are asked to perform so many growth promotion tests (GPT) that often the use of ready-to-use, calibrated strains is more cost-effective… provided that you can find a good QC (Quality Control) strain supplier! To assist you in this quest, we asked the SuperMicrobiologists (9,700 followers on the […]
Did you know that among the quality control strains we use, there are 2 types of materials? There are: It has long been believed that these were the same, but no… the term “certified” makes all the difference here (and not just in terms of price!). To learn more about what the term “Certified” means, […]
“Super Transparent” ArticleInterscience asked us to write an article on this particular subject. They gave us complete freedom in writing it (and that’s really cool). In the non-sterile pharmaceutical industry, to start the microbiological analysis of a drug tablet, it first needs to be dissolved… And that can be a real hassle. To facilitate this […]
Before purchasing a new blender for the microbiology laboratory, it’s always better if you can gather feedback from multiple users. Unfortunately, we’re not always in contact with other microbiologists! To assist you, we asked the SuperMicrobiologists community (20,000 subscribers on LinkedIn) which blender they preferred. Two lab blender brands came out on top, here they […]
It’s by learning from past crises that we can (perhaps) avoid future ones. In this series of articles “Let’s Talk Contamination”, we hope to one day turn into podcasts, we aim to tell you the story of the most significant microbiological contaminations in recent years and any lessons learned (or not). Let’s dive right in […]
Following Francois Bourdichon’s request, here is the super-interesting story of Cronobacter sakazakii. This bacteria was first isolated in 1961. Initially, it was named “yellow-pigmented Enterobacter cloacae“ within the genus Enterobacter. It was not until 1980 that the strain was named Enterobacter sakazakii, in honor of the Japanese microbiologist Riichi Sakazaki. In 2007, DNA-based phylogenetic analyses […]
