by siteadmin | Oct 19, 2018 | Antimicrobial Research and Development
80 year ago in 1938, the average life expectancy for men was 61, and women lived an average 65 years. Today, the average life expectancy is 77 years for men and 81 years for women. What led to this huge increase? The credit goes to several factors, with one being...
by siteadmin | Oct 12, 2018 | Press
Dr. Paul J. Pearce, President of Nova Biologicals, was pleased to be interviewed on CUTV New Radio. The 2 part series ranged in subject from the the role of microorganisms in the development of civilization to the importance of cosmetic and pharmaceutical testing to...
by siteadmin | Oct 5, 2018 | Antimicrobial Testing, Drinking Water, Microbial Testing Services, Water Testing
You might think that the water in your house or at your office is safe, but the fact is, there is a chance it has dangerous, illness-causing bacteria floating around in it called legionella. One strain of this bacteria (Legionella pneumophila) can actually cause a...
by siteadmin | Sep 28, 2018 | Environmental, Household Testing, Microbial Testing Services
Allergens are everywhere–including your home–and they can make your life miserable. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness, with more than 50 million Americans suffering...
by siteadmin | Sep 21, 2018 | Environmental, Healthcare Facilities, Medical Device Testing, Microbial Testing Services
For something to be sterile means it is free from viable life that has the potential to reproduce and spread dangerous bacteria that might cause illness and disease. Not only are sterile environments in place to protect against dangerous pathogens, but also the...
by siteadmin | Sep 14, 2018 | Drinking Water, Environmental, News and Events, Press
Nova Biologicals’ Dr. Paul J. Pearce, Ph.D. recently participated in research with Baylor University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and the Department of Environmental Science on emerging contaminants from waste sites in urban estuaries in south...
by siteadmin | Sep 7, 2018 | Drinking Water, Microbial Testing Services, Water Testing
Assuming the water in your home is safe is not a guarantee. Water utilities fight to keep our water treated and safe, but water systems degrade with age and the effects can be devastating. When water isn’t properly sanitized, dangerous pathogens can spread through the...
by siteadmin | Aug 31, 2018 | Household Testing, Microbial Testing Services
For those suffering Cystic fibrosis (CF), knowing the risks and how to best protect yourself could mean the difference between being healthy or contacting a lung infection. CF is a progressive disease caused by a defective gene that causes a sticky and thick buildup...
by siteadmin | Aug 24, 2018 | Environmental, Healthcare Facilities
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are on the rise, and that includes surgical site infections (SSI), too. In fact, the risk for these infections tied with pneumonia, accounting for 21.8% of total infections in hospitals. To help prevent surgical site infections, it...
by siteadmin | Aug 17, 2018 | Household Testing, Microbial Testing Services
Germs are lurking everywhere! You can find germs and bacteria in the air, water, your foods, and on surfaces. While some germs are harmless, others can cause illness, or even death–especially for at-risk patients who are dealing with chronic health conditions,...
