https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com Latest Microbiology News Items from rapidmicrobiology Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:44:50 +0000 en-GB daily 2 https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/pharmalab-2026-share-your-knowledge-and-experience-on-rmm-amm Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The 14th PharmaLab will take place from 23-25 November 2026 at a new venue in Darmstadt near Frankfurt Airport with three pre-conference workshops and several parallel on-site conferences Become a part of the speaker Team 2026 join the congress and exchange experience with around 600 colleagues https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/pharmalab-2026-share-your-knowledge-and-experience-on-rmm-amm https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/spore-bio-names-dr-michael-j-miller-as-vp-bolstering-scientific-and-regulatory-strategy Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 SporeBio has appointed Dr Michael J Miller as Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs leveraging his extensive experience in microbiology and contamination control to enhance the companys manufacturing quality control platform https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/spore-bio-names-dr-michael-j-miller-as-vp-bolstering-scientific-and-regulatory-strategy https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/qc-microbiology-for-pharmaceuticals-a-rapidmicrobiology-special-focus Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Both Ph Eur 516 and USP actively encourage validated RMMs over conventional 14-day sterility protocols But its not One Size Fits All Explore the right options here for your processes whether its compendial testing or faster time-to-result https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/qc-microbiology-for-pharmaceuticals-a-rapidmicrobiology-special-focus https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/real-time-monitoring-for-faster-qc-microbiology Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Long incubation times delay critical QC decisions Learn how real-time incubation and automated colony detection can accelerate contamination detection and improve efficiency in pharmaceutical microbiology labs https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/real-time-monitoring-for-faster-qc-microbiology https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/nipah-virus-antigens-and-antibodies Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Nipah virus NiV is a zoonotic RNA virus causing outbreaks with high case fatality rates of 40 to 75Sino Biological has developed critical NiV proteins and detection antibodies to support vaccine and diagnostic reagent development including endotoxin-free versions for purity in vaccine research https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/nipah-virus-antigens-and-antibodies https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/enhancing-data-integrity-efficiency-in-sterility-testing Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Rapid sterility testing improves patient safety by speeding detection and boosting QC efficiency BACTALERT 3D and CODEX enhance traceability compliance workflow productivity connectivity and offer ongoing expert support https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/enhancing-data-integrity-efficiency-in-sterility-testing https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/advancing-sustainable-qc-with-monocyte-activation-testing Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 QC labs face pressure to meet sustainability goals without sacrificing performance Learn how MAT-based testing supports pyrogen detection - and explore a Lonza webinar with practical insights on overcoming endotoxin masking https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/advancing-sustainable-qc-with-monocyte-activation-testing https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/foodproof-salmonella-cronobacter Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Infant formula demands thorough testing for pathogens of public concern ISO-validated AFNOR certified and with results in 19 hours the foodproof Salmonella plus Cronobacter Detection LyoKit PCR assay from Hygiena is revolutionising food pathogen testing https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/foodproof-salmonella-cronobacter https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/webinar-advancing-3-day-sterility-testing-for-cell-and-gene-therapies Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Join this Symcel webinar to learn about the latest developments in rapid growth-based sterility testing for cell and gene therapies enabling release in three days or less through biocalorimetry https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/webinar-advancing-3-day-sterility-testing-for-cell-and-gene-therapies https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/introducing-ribonat-a-new-rapid-sterility-test-designed-for-super-fast-results Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Alpha Laboratories introduces the RiboNAT rapid sterility test leveraging Nucleic Acid Amplification NAT technology This test provides results in just 7 hours utilizing ribosomal RNA to ensure higher sensitivity 9 CFUmL and broad detection of microbes while minimizing false positives https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/introducing-ribonat-a-new-rapid-sterility-test-designed-for-super-fast-results https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/trinity-v3-antibiotic-potency-zone-reader-for-cylinder-plate-assays-1 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Primarily used in pharmaceutical QAQC microbiology laboratories the 21 CFR Part 11 compliant TRINITY V3 automates zone reading and calculations for antibiotic potency assays https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/trinity-v3-antibiotic-potency-zone-reader-for-cylinder-plate-assays-1 https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/future-proofing-the-diagnostic-ecosystem-meet-at-whx-labs-2026 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Visitors to WHX Labs Dubai can experience Bioperfectus Lyofastra PCR kits validated for pathogens such as M-pox and Ebola and the SAW-48 automated nucleic acid system which combines high throughput automation with high performance https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/future-proofing-the-diagnostic-ecosystem-meet-at-whx-labs-2026 https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/driving-innovation-in-pharmaceutical-quality-control Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 bioMrieux supports pharmaceutical manufacturers with fast reliable QC solutions that enhance safety efficiency and compliance helping labs optimize processes and make smarter decisions across their workflows https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/driving-innovation-in-pharmaceutical-quality-control https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/biom-rieux-acquires-accellix-to-elevate-pharmaceutical-qc-and-accelerate-advanced-therapies Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The acquisition strengthens bioMrieuxs Pharmaceutical QC activities and invests in innovative solutions to support the growing advanced therapy market and improve patient outcomes worldwide https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/biom-rieux-acquires-accellix-to-elevate-pharmaceutical-qc-and-accelerate-advanced-therapies https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/collect-transport-and-preserve-fecal-samples-with-puritan-fecal-opti-swab Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The Puritan Fecal Opti-Swab Collection Transport Systemfeaturing patented HydraFlock flocked swabs for the collection transport and preservation of fecal and rectal specimens used in gastrointestinal diagnostics https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/collect-transport-and-preserve-fecal-samples-with-puritan-fecal-opti-swab https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/why-microbiology-qc-still-defines-pharmaceutical-safety Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 As pharmaceutical processes become more complex QC microbiology remains the defining safeguard for patients But exactly why does dependable consistent microbiology still matter so much for modern QC labs and what solutions are available https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/why-microbiology-qc-still-defines-pharmaceutical-safety https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/make-puritan-swabs-and-test-kits-part-of-your-protocol Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Puritan single-use swabs and surface testing kits are designed for use in the most challenging of environments helping to assure that manufacturing surfaces are clean free of contaminants and ready for production https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/make-puritan-swabs-and-test-kits-part-of-your-protocol https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/ensure-efficacy-and-drug-safety-in-your-pharmaceutical-qc-laboratory Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Liofilchem offers a wide range of solutions for detecting microorganisms in raw materials water air and final products with its devices for environmental monitoring and product release preventing microbial contamination https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/ensure-efficacy-and-drug-safety-in-your-pharmaceutical-qc-laboratory https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/integra-launches-lab-evolution-automation-competition Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 INTEGRA Biosciences is launching the Lab Evolution competition for 2026 aimed at encouraging labs to transition from manual pipetting to automation The prize includes a personalized automation introduction from INTEGRA experts and a 50 discount on the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/integra-launches-lab-evolution-automation-competition https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/webinar-responsible-ai-development-of-alternative-micro-methods Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Gain an understanding of how AI driven alternative micro methods can support environmental monitoring workflows and whats required to confidently adopt and validate - including real-world insight into evaluation approaches and regulatory expectations https://www.rapidmicrobiology.com/news/webinar-responsible-ai-development-of-alternative-micro-methods