by Nova Biologicals Team | Nov 9, 2018 | Food Testing, Household Testing, Microbial Testing Services, USP Testing, Water Testing
A lot has changed for humanity over the past 150 years. Now we have airplanes, refrigerators, the internet and more, but none of these have proved as important as microbial testing. Centuries ago, the average lifespan was 35-40 years old, but today people are living...
by Nova Biologicals Team | Nov 2, 2018 | Medical Device Testing, Medical Devices
According to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), a medical device is “an instrument apparatus, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related articles” that are intended for use in diagnosing and treating diseases and other...
by Nova Biologicals Team | Oct 26, 2018 | Drinking Water, Water Testing
One of the most important resources on our earth is water. Clean water is vital to our communities, economy, and most of all, our health. In fact, humans are made up of more than 60% water, and we need clean water to survive. Unfortunately, much of our water on earth...
by Nova Biologicals Team | 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 Nova Biologicals Team | 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 Nova Biologicals Team | 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 Nova Biologicals Team | 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 Nova Biologicals Team | 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 Nova Biologicals Team | 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 Nova Biologicals Team | 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...
