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Anthrax Bacteria Testing: Essential Procedures for Early Detection and Public Health Safety

By Pam Wertalik | Mar 6, 2023

Anthrax bacteria testing is crucial to detect, prevent, and manage outbreaks, ensuring public health safety

Fusarium oxysporum Testing: Identifying and Managing a Agricultural Soil Fungus

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 5, 2023

A combination of molecular, immunological, and culture-based methods provides a comprehensive approach to testing and diagnosis.

image showing a highly magnified view of Fusarium oxysporum against the backdrop of an agricultural setting. This visual highlights the importance of detecting and managing this pathogen to protect crops like tomatoes and bananas, demonstrating the intersection of science and agriculture.

Residual DNA Testing: Understanding Host Cell DNA Analysis in Biopharmaceuticals

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 4, 2023

By detecting and quantifying trace amounts of host cell DNA, manufacturers can ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of their products.

image of a modern laboratory, complete with advanced equipment and an artful representation of a DNA double helix in the background. The scene highlights the precision and innovation involved in DNA analysis and biopharmaceutical research

Pharmacogenetics Testing | Precision Medicine Testing

By Editorial Team | Mar 2, 2023

Pharmacogenetics is a branch of science that studies how a person's genetics influence their response to pharmaceuticals (read an entry to pharmacogenetics, here). Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are one of the biggest influences in the study of pharmacogenetics, as...

Medical Device Sterilization Validation Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 2, 2023

As the medical device industry continues to evolve and innovate, the importance of sterilization validation will remain a key factor in ensuring the safety and success of medical products.

image depicting medical device sterilization in a modern laboratory setting. Image shows various medical devices undergoing sterilization, emphasizing the precision and importance of the process in healthcare.

Listeria Testing and Analysis: Ensuring Food Safety and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 1, 2023

With the right testing strategies in place, food manufacturers can reduce the risk of Listeria contamination and prevent costly recalls.

Close-up illustration of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria under a microscope, showing rod-shaped cells with detailed surface texture, emphasizing their pathogenic characteristics.

Flow Cytometry: An Essential Guide for Laboratories

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 1, 2023

Flow cytometry is an invaluable technology for laboratories, offering a broad range of applications across various fields.

image of a researcher working with a flow cytometer in a modern laboratory setting. The scene captures the detailed equipment, the researcher's focused handling of a sample, and the high-tech laboratory environment, illustrating the precision and professionalism involved in flow cytometry research.

Immunohistochemistry IHC Techniques for Differentiating Cancers and Diseases

By Amanda Stellwag | Mar 1, 2023

Best and easiest methods to distinguish diseases and tumor types Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a technique used to diagnose, or even differentiate, different types of cancers or other diseases. This lab test uses fluorescently dyed antibodies to selectively test...

Proteomic Profile Techniques

By Editorial Team | Feb 26, 2023

Proteomics is a part of molecular biology that studies proteins. A proteome is a set of proteins that are either produced or modified by an organism and proteomics helps us understand things like the structure and function of the protein in an organism. The first...

Bacteria Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) | Pulsed-Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)

By Editorial Team | Feb 25, 2023

How PFGE and WGS are used to detect illness outbreaks? DNA fingerprinting is often performed on bacteria isolated from people who are sick by using techniques called pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and whole-genome sequencing (WGS). These techniques provide...

Liposome Research and Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 24, 2023

Looking for liposome research? According to the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) Guidance Document entitled "Liposome Drug Products", a liposome is a microvesicle composed of a bilayer of lipid amphipathic molecules enclosing an aqueous compartment. It...

Biomechanics

By Editorial Team | Feb 24, 2023

Biomechanics is a large branch of science covering a wide spectrum of testing from how cells work, to how the human body moves, with a focus on learning more about how mechanical physics and engineering affect movement and body tissues. A common use or application...

What is Ames Testing?

By Editorial Team | Feb 23, 2023

The Ames test is an assay used throughout the world using bacteria to detect chemical substances that are known to cause DNA damage resulting in gene mutations. Testing is performed on substances from chemicals to new drugs. If the test results a positive, the...

What is a HSV Virus?

By Editorial Team | Feb 23, 2023

HSV, or the Herpes Simplex Virus, is a viral infection causing cold sores or blisters usually on the mouth or genitals. Infections are categorized by the area of the body infected. HSV-1, also known as oral herpes causes blisters on the face usually around the...