news
Innovative static culturing method developed
The alternative liquid culturing method does not require shaking of microorganisms, according to the research.
List view / Grid view
Microbiology
webinar
When Innovative Formulations Cloud Sterility Testing
30 October 2024 | By Charles River
Webinar presented by Miriam Guest, Senior Principal Scientific Advisor at Charles River, to explore how ATP-bioluminescence outperforms traditional sterility testing in complex matrices.
webinar
The path to optimisation in pharmaceutical microbiology
29 October 2024 | By European Pharmaceutical Review
During this virtual panel, industry experts will delve into the latest advances and biggest challenges in pharmaceutical microbiology today.
news
Drug combination shows promise for mitigating microbial biofilms
Combining allicin with domiphen could reduce biofilm formation, providing a potential avenue for overcoming antimicrobial resistance, research suggests.
news
Digitalisation propelling automated microbiology market growth to 2033
Increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in microbiology is set to be a key driver of the global automated microbiology market to 2033, research asserts.
whitepaper
Application note: Single temperature analysis for environmental monitoring samples
This application note explores how to determine the feasibility and the impact of the single temperature for environmental monitoring microorganisms.
news
PharmaLab Congress 2024 – what’s new for the third year in Düsseldorf/Neuss
Find out what is on offer for pharma professionals working in analytical development and microbiology QC at the 12th PharmaLab Congress being held in Germany in 2024.
webinar
Monocyte activation test (MAT): Insight into examining regulations and markets prospects
9 September 2024 | By FUJIFILM Wako
Watch this webinar to learn about the current regulations on the monocyte activation test (MAT) and the new type of MAT entering the markets.
webinar
An alternative medium to support sterility testing using the Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility System
4 September 2024 | By Rapid Micro Biosystems
Watch on demand to learn how a new single medium, Rapid Sterility Medium (RSM), performs as well as or better for the growth promotion of test microorganisms compared to compendial sterility test media.
news
Semi-automatic method could provide “superior” bacterial characterisation analysis
The analysis technique offers “significant” advantages over traditional colony forming unit (CFU) counts, according to the paper.
article
Improving aseptic connections throughout the manufacturing process
As companies are adapting to EU GMP guidelines for Annex 1 - Manufacture of Sterile Medicinal products, there have been numerous discussions involving the terms sterile and aseptic, as if they were synonymous. Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa, Chief Microbiologist at VVF Science® and Executive Director of Microbiology & Sterility Assurance at…
article
Cleanroom microbiology: single-temperature incubation for EM
Single-temperature incubation has been discussed for a long time in the pharmaceutical industry but only a few sites have implemented this system. Here, Guillaume Pinon, Head of the Microbiology Lab at Servier, discusses the use of single-temperature incubation in an aseptic production facility, outlining the regulatory considerations, strategic approach, challenges…
whitepaper
Advertorial: Next-generation microbial testing of pharmaceuticals
Specialised microbial testing is key in drug development to mitigate contamination risks, which threaten drug efficacy and patient safety. Bruker's MALDI Biotyper® at MPL, Austria, ensures accurate and robust testing, in a high-throughput workflow, delivering reproducible results.
whitepaper
Application note: Automated nucleic acid amplification assay for mycoplasma detection in cell and gene therapy products
Ambili Menon, Pharma Quality Control, bioMérieux Inc. addresses the task of microbiological testing for advanced therapeutic medicinal products.
whitepaper
Application note: Validating recombinant cascade reagents in 3 simple steps
Endotoxin testing continues to evolve alongside the industry’s need for more sustainable methods that reduce ecological impact. Nicola Reid, Associate Director of Endotoxin Products, Charles River Labs, reflects on these developments which are driven by the 3Rs (replacement, reduction and refinement).
