bacterial laboratory News

Cinnaminson, NJ, September 10th, 2012 Last month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report about tattoo-associated nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) skin infections.  The report came after four states reported similar occurrences.  New York, Washington, Iowa and Colorado all reported cases.  In New York alone, health officials received ...

Sep. 11, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

The JRC has developed and released the first CRMs for testing whether a naturally-occurring toxin, enterotoxin A (SEA), is present in cheese. The new CRMs will improve the reliability of measuring SEA in cheese at sub nanogram/gram levels. This work was performed in close collaboration with the European Union Reference Laboratory (EURL) for Coagulase-Positive Staphylococci, hosted by the French ...

Jun. 22, 2016

By European Commission, JRC, Directorate F - Health, Consumers and Reference Materials

Responding to the increased need for real-time data on water quality and safety, AppliTek took the challenge to design the first commercially available microbiology analyzer using the ATP “firefly assay”: the EZ-ATP® On-line Microbiology Analyzer. Current microbiological standards are still based on time-consuming laboratory methods such as heteretrophic plate count ...

Feb. 13, 2017

By AppliTek NV

WOBURN, MA U.S.A – August 29, 2012 – Daimer Industries®, a leading worldwide provider steam cleaning machines and chewing gum removal equipment, has announced an extension to its free ATIS® upgrade. All KleenJet® 3000CVG models will be upgraded to the KleenJet® 3000CVGP with ATIS® anti-bacterial technology at no ...

Aug. 28, 2012

By Daimer Industries Inc.

Daimer Industries, Inc.®, the world's leading U.S. brand of steam cleaner machines, including industrial steam cleaner machines, vapor steam cleaner systems and carpet steam cleaner equipment, is now offering its patent-pending Advanced Thermal Ionic Sanitization® (ATIS®) technology with all its steam cleaner vacuum models, namely the KleenJet® ...

Nov. 19, 2012

By Daimer Industries Inc.

Recently, MSNBC published a report about a young laboratory researcher working at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center becoming infected with Neisseria meningitides.  Tragically, the employee died less than 24 hours of complaining of a headache and nausea.   Meningococcal disease describes infections caused by the ...

May 2, 2012

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Recently the Emmy Award-winning Rachael Ray Show contacted EMLab P&K for bacterial analysis. The show wanted to prove that old makeup and beauty supplies harbor bacteria and could be potentially harmful to the user. EMLab P&K provided microbiology analysis and microbial consulting for the Rachael Ray Show. EMLab P&K tested several beauty products and ran state-of-the-art bacterial ...

Jun. 16, 2010

By EMLab P&K

Tiny organisms play a powerful role in removing nitrate, a form of nitrogen pollution caused by human activity, in streams, according to a study by a team led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and published in Nature. In the first phase of the study, which involved 31 aquatic scientists from across the United States, researchers added small amounts of an uncommon non-radioactive isotope of ...

Mar. 25, 2008

By Oak Ridge National Laboratory

EMLab P&K is pleased to announce expanded analytical laboratory services for mold and bacteria analysis at its Houston, TX regional laboratory. The Houston lab is now accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) for viable mold and bacterial analysis (EMLAP # 193549). Clients are now able to send non-viable and viable samples for mold and bacterial lab analysis. The ...

Mar. 14, 2011

By EMLab P&K

The study, published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Early Edition, shows that bacterial communities in the six rivers shifted synchronously over time, correlating with seasonal shifts in hydrology and biogeochemistry. The research team documents these patterns through a three-year, circumpolar study of planktonic bacterial communities in the six largest rivers of ...

Nov. 24, 2009

By ScienceDaily

Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories announce adding enhanced endotoxin analysis to their services. Historically, endotoxin analysis was limited to identifying results in one of three ranges. Recently, sophisticated ...

Aug. 19, 2014

By Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories, Inc

The U.S. Freely Associated States Water Quality Laboratory Certification Program recently completed a very successful first year with certification granted to six of its laboratories. The certification program operates under the auspices of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the American Samoa EPA, CNMI Division of Environmental Quality, and Guam EPA. Certification was granted to ...

Sep. 9, 2008

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, introduces SecurityCAP – a mobile phase and solvent waste safety system for HPLC and UHPLC Systems. SecurityCAP products are specially designed for solvent bottles and waste containers, providing increased laboratory safety, chromatographic security and cost savings. ...

Oct. 2, 2017

By Phenomenex, Inc.

A new study led by Duke University researchers finds that restoring degraded wetlands -- especially those that had been converted into farm fields -- actually decreases their soil bacterial diversity. But that’s a good thing, say the study’s authors, because it marks a return to the wetland soils’ natural conditions.“It sounds counter-intuitive, but our study shows that in restored wetlands, ...

Nov. 13, 2008

By Duke University

EMLab P&K is pleased to announce the TCEQ NELAP accreditation of its analytical laboratory in Houston, Texas. EMLab P&K’s water testing lab in Houston is accredited by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for water analysis (NELAP Certificate # T104704489-11-1). EMLab P&K’s Houston lab offers water analysis for drinking water testing and non-potable water ...

Jul. 25, 2011

By EMLab P&K

New research reveals that many microorganisms, including bacteria and protozoa, show little sensitivity to fullerene nanoparticles applied to soil samples. However, fast-growing bacteria decreased in number and the genetic diversity of bacteria and protozoa altered slightly. This could affect the bottom of the food chain, which may have long-term implications for the overall health of the soil ...

Oct. 15, 2008

By European Commission, Environment DG

Westone Laboratories, Inc. has announced the recall of all sizes and packaging configurations of Oto-Ease® ear lubricant due to its potential contamination of pathogenic bacteria and mold. Oto-Ease is an ear lubricant used for easing the insertion of custom ear molds and hearing aids.  Although no injuries or illnesses have yet been reported, the recalled product could potentially cause ...

Jul. 18, 2012

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Bacteria taken from underground petroleum reserves could be used to effectively break down crude oil from spills at sea, new research has found. The study measured the breakdown of crude oil components in simulated seawater by four bacterial strains that had been isolated from petroleum reservoirs, as well as by four genetically modified stains. The findings raise the possibility of tailor-making ...

Feb. 11, 2015

By European Commission, Environment DG

EMSL Analytical tested the legendary trophy for the Chicago Tribune this month to see if the 5,000 people that touch and kiss it each day it is on tour are spreading dangerous pathogens. Cinnaminson, NJ, June 24th, 2010 Last week the National Hockey League’s (NHL) beloved Stanley Cup came to the offices of the Chicago Tribune.   ...

Jun. 23, 2010

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.

In response to flooding in Indiana and Kentucky, EMLab P&K has added local and overall capacity, including weekend and emergency staffing, to support the increased need for mold and bacteria testing. As the nation’s leading environmental testing laboratory, EMLab P&K maintains a strong presence in the region including a sample drop-off location in Valparaiso, IN and AIHA accredited mold ...

Aug. 11, 2009

By EMLab P&K