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Does SARS-CoV-2 contamination in operating and birthing room settings pose risks for health care workers?

A new study assesses the risk of contamination in the operating room and birthing suite environment.

13 Sep 2021

Are bat retroviruses a threat to humans?

Zoonotic viruses that bats transmit are capable of infecting humans and have caused devastating infections throughout the world.

9 Sep 2021

Reliable Easy-to-Use Evaporator for Academic Labs

BioChromato Inc. reports on the enthusiastic uptake of its Smart Evaporator C1 in academic teaching and research laboratories around the world.

From BioChromato Inc. 6 Sep 2021

Cryogenic storage of biological specimens

Ziath, a leading supplier of equipment, software and consumables to simplify your sample management process, offers a range of CryzoTraq™ tubes designed for high integrity cryogenic storage of biological specimens at temperatures down to -196°C.

From Ziath Ltd 2 Sep 2021

Meth testing and decontamination industry urges clean-up companies to set best practice standards

An Australian study of companies which test and clean up contamination and chemicals left by illegal methamphetamine labs has raised concerns about inconsistent standards, guidelines and operating procedures when making dwellings safe for future use.

2 Sep 2021

Can SARS-CoV-2 be transmitted in the food cold chain?

A new study reports that the risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 through such fomites is very low.

30 Aug 2021

Researchers measure the number of pathogens in backyard and commercial composts

Compost - organic material that is added to soil to help plants grow - is widely used by gardeners because it improves soil health and reduces the amount of organic waste in landfills. Although several studies have looked at commercial composts, very few have investigated backyard compost samples. In a new study, researchers have measured the number of pathogens in both types of compost.

28 Aug 2021

Oral bacteria of wild Swedish brown bears reveal history of human antibiotic use

An international team of researchers used historical museum collections to study the effects of human-made antibiotics over the entire history of their application.

27 Aug 2021

Recognizing viral genomes in quick, ‘CRISP’ ways

Researchers from China recently reviewed the latest advancements, applications, and prospects of virus detection using CRISPR-Cas systems.

27 Aug 2021

FDA releases the results of first PFAS survey in nationally distributed processed foods

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the results of the first survey of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in nationally distributed processed foods, including several processed baby foods, collected from the agency's Total Diet Study (TDS), which monitors levels of nutrients and contaminants in foods consumed in the U.S.

26 Aug 2021

Research highlights the potential benefits of SARS-CoV-2 S gene mutants as immunogens

Previous research has shown that the spike (S) protein of -CoV-2 binds to a host cell receptor, facilitating viral entry.

25 Aug 2021

Does SARS-CoV-2 affect male fertility?

A recently published review describes the state of current knowledge regarding the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the male reproductive system.

23 Aug 2021

Low-cost point of emission air purifiers can reduce airborne transmission of pathogens, says study

In a study conducted at the Monash University, Australia, scientists have examined the efficacy of portable air purifiers combined with a hood in reducing virus aerosol transmission and protecting healthcare workers from workplace contamination. The study is currently available on the medRxiv* preprint server.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers quantify left-over COVID vaccine in used Pfizer-BioNTech vials

A new observational study, published on medRxiv* preprint server, has evaluated the unused residual Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in vials. Bainbridge Prepares (BP), an organization consisting of community medical and non-medical volunteers, supported the research.

11 Aug 2021

New biocompatible glue could quickly seal injured tissues and stop bleeding

Inspired by the sticky substance that barnacles use to cling to rocks, MIT engineers have designed a strong, biocompatible glue that can seal injured tissues and stop bleeding.

9 Aug 2021

New procedure increases the sensitivity to detect viruses in blood samples from healthy people

The Institute for Integrative Systems Biology (I2SysBio), a joint centre of the University of Valencia and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has developed a procedure that increases the sensitivity to detect viruses in blood samples from healthy people, in addition to reducing the effect of contaminations.

6 Aug 2021

Contamination News and Research

Does SARS-CoV-2 contamination in operating and birthing room settings pose risks for health care workers?

Are bat retroviruses a threat to humans?

Reliable Easy-to-Use Evaporator for Academic Labs

Cryogenic storage of biological specimens

Meth testing and decontamination industry urges clean-up companies to set best practice standards

Can SARS-CoV-2 be transmitted in the food cold chain?

Researchers measure the number of pathogens in backyard and commercial composts

Oral bacteria of wild Swedish brown bears reveal history of human antibiotic use

Recognizing viral genomes in quick, ‘CRISP’ ways

FDA releases the results of first PFAS survey in nationally distributed processed foods

Research highlights the potential benefits of SARS-CoV-2 S gene mutants as immunogens

Does SARS-CoV-2 affect male fertility?

Low-cost point of emission air purifiers can reduce airborne transmission of pathogens, says study

Researchers quantify left-over COVID vaccine in used Pfizer-BioNTech vials

New biocompatible glue could quickly seal injured tissues and stop bleeding

New procedure increases the sensitivity to detect viruses in blood samples from healthy people

Using two different CRISPR enzymes to develop a faster and easier COVID-19 diagnostic test

Researchers develop nanofibrous filters that can capture and kill airborne coronaviruses under visible light irradiation

In-depth sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 variants crucial in controlling outbreaks

Study finds link between residential proximity to oil and gas drilling and lower birthweights in infants

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