by Cameron M | Jul 23, 2021 | Drinking Water, Environmental, Water Testing
From chemical pollution to an uncountable number of outdoor pathogens, water sources such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams can easily become contaminated to a potentially lethal degree. While at first these may seem inconsequential to human society, polluted water...
by Cameron M | Jul 13, 2021 | Drinking Water, Environmental, Water Testing
In the past year, most media attention has been on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and how it is evolving over time. However, this is not the only health problem that people should be concerned about. Water contamination is a constant threat that must always...
by Cameron M | Jul 6, 2021 | Antimicrobial Testing, Environmental, Water Testing
Despite the numerous advancements in medical science through the years, some bacteria have managed to thrive relatively unnoticed by society. Waterborne pathogens like Legionella pneumophila spread disease to unsuspecting consumers through contaminated water every...
by Cameron M | Jun 25, 2021 | Antimicrobial Research and Development, Food, Food Testing, Microbial Testing Services
For the past year and a half, the primary goals of many healthcare organizations have been centered around dealing with the pandemic. However, this does not mean that other illnesses have simply stopped being an issue in modern life. On the contrary, some have been...
by Cameron M | Jun 18, 2021 | Antimicrobial Research and Development, Microbial Testing Services, News and Events, Press
On June 23, 2021, Paul Pearce, PhD will be speaking at a webinar along with four other leading experts regarding the current state of microbiological testing and associated technology. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Pearce brings a wealth of knowledge to the...
by Cameron M | Jun 15, 2021 | Antimicrobial Research and Development, Fungus, Healthcare Facilities, Microbial Testing Services
Recently, Nova Biologicals published a brief article detailing the dangerous spread of the fungus Candida Auris through hospital environments. To highlight the threat posed by this fungus to patients and healthcare staff alike due to how resistant it is to most...
by Cameron M | Jun 8, 2021 | Food, Household Testing, Microbial Testing Services
Dogs and cats both have long histories of living with and helping human beings around the world. Whether that be by leading hunters on the trail of an injured animal or by disposing of vermin that carry disease, it’s hard to deny that our interactions with these...
by Cameron M | Jun 1, 2021 | Healthcare Facilities, Household Testing, Microbial Testing Services, Mold
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, other dangers sometimes seem less threatening or important. The idea of an easily transmissible (and sometimes lethal) virus is so powerful that more localized threats don’t seem to warrant the same kind of urgency. However,...
by Cameron M | Feb 26, 2021 | Drinking Water, Environmental, Water Testing
After moving into a new house, Anne noticed a problem with her cat. It seemed as though it was sick and tired most of the day. It wouldn’t eat its food, it didn’t play like it used to, and it seemed like it was constantly suffering from diarrhea. She wasn’t sure why...
by Cameron M | Jan 29, 2021 | Antimicrobial Research and Development, Pharmaceutical, Uncategorized
Did you know that most medicines, especially those in the form of tablets or capsules, contain various inactive ingredients? These inactive ingredients are called excipients, and they help the active ingredients by ensuring the medicine keeps its shape without...
