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Smoking shows no major impact on the eye microbiome in small study

A small study found no evidence that smoking causes large or consistent shifts in the ocular surface microbiome or tear proteome. The authors caution that subtle smoking-related effects cannot be ruled out, given the small cohort and the ocular surface's low-biomass, contamination-sensitive microbial niche.

8 Jul 2026

Wastewater analysis offers novel approach to track HIV burden

Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) detection in wastewater offers a novel approach to monitor the virus in communities.

15 Jun 2026

Novel bacteriophage offers a promising biocontrol solution against foodborne Salmonella

Researchers from China have identified a novel bacteriophage that offers a highly promising "green" biocontrol solution against foodborne Salmonella.

26 Mar 2026

Study reveals what drives PFAS exposure in firefighters and how risks may be reduced

A large U.S. firefighter cohort study identified personal, occupational, and department-level predictors of serum PFAS concentrations, highlighting both modifiable exposures and persistent background sources. Some protective practices, blood or plasma donation, and drinking water sources were associated with differences in specific PFAS analytes, although causal relationships require further longitudinal study.

4 Feb 2026

Study provides insights into key factors driving PFAS body burdens in firefighters

A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and demographic indicators associated with elevated serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances among U.S. career firefighters.

2 Feb 2026

Light-activated therapy boosts effectiveness of antifungal drugs against Candida albicans

Researchers at the Optics and Photonics Research Center (CePOF) have succeeded in increasing the susceptibility of the fungus Candida albicans to drug treatment through light-activated therapy.

12 Aug 2025

Digging into the past: What ancient proteins say about real medieval meals

Researchers used stable isotope and proteomic analyses on medieval European skeletons to uncover the details of ancient diets. The findings revealed a heavy reliance on C3 plants, terrestrial animal proteins, legumes, and freshwater fish, demonstrating the power of combining methods for paleodietary reconstruction.

24 Jul 2025

Molecular Devices launches automated QPix FLEX Microbial Colony Picking System

Molecular Devices, LLC., a leading high-performance life science solutions provider, today launched the QPix® FLEX™ Microbial Colony Picking System. Building on the company's 20-year legacy developing colony pickers, the QPix FLEX system automates and streamlines multi-step microbial screening workflow, reducing manual labor and saving valuable time.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 23 May 2025

Molecular Devices launches automated QPix FLEX Microbial Colony Picking System

Molecular Devices, LLC., a leading high-performance life science solutions provider, today launched the QPix® FLEX™ Microbial Colony Picking System.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 7 May 2025

An innovative approach results in a groundbreaking mobile robot for the pharmaceutical industry

Meet Sterimove, the innovative mobile robot designed for Grade A/B/C/D cleanrooms, optimizing pharmaceutical production while minimizing contamination risks.

From Stäubli 12 Mar 2025

Study reveals dangerous mutations in H5N1 bird flu

One of the earliest strains of bird flu isolated from a human in Texas shows a unique constellation of mutations that enable it to more easily replicate in human cells and cause more severe disease in mice compared to a strain found in dairy cattle, researchers from Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) report in Emerging Microbes & Infections.

16 Jan 2025

The Rise of Ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP) in Modern Disinfection

Discover the benefits of ionized hydrogen peroxide for disinfection. Jim Reynolds shares expert insights on its applications and impact on industry standards.

From SteraMist Disinfection and Decontamination Technology 13 Jan 2025

Insights on diagnosing and treating scabies, bedbugs, and lice effectively

Research in outlines the causes and treatments for scabies, bedbugs, and body lice, stressing the importance of accurate diagnosis and social factors.

10 Sep 2024

TOMI Environmental Solutions supports partners and customers to combat global avian influenza (H5N1) bird flu outbreak

TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination utilizing its premier Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) platform through its SteraMist brand of products, today announced that the Company is working closely with customers and partners to support efforts to combat a current outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1) that is causing widespread disruption globally.

19 Jun 2024

Particle Measuring Systems and Pharma Integration Introduce the BioCapt® Single-Use AutoM Microbial Impactor for Automated Microbial Air Sampling

Particle Measuring Systems (PMS), a global leader in contamination monitoring, and Pharma Integration, a company that specializes in innovative robotic solutions for small volume fill-finishing for next generation injectable drugs are proud to announce the launch of the BioCapt Single-Use AutoM Microbial Impactor.

From Particle Measuring Systems 10 Jun 2024

Decontamination News and Research

Smoking shows no major impact on the eye microbiome in small study

Wastewater analysis offers novel approach to track HIV burden

Novel bacteriophage offers a promising biocontrol solution against foodborne Salmonella

Study reveals what drives PFAS exposure in firefighters and how risks may be reduced

Study provides insights into key factors driving PFAS body burdens in firefighters

Light-activated therapy boosts effectiveness of antifungal drugs against Candida albicans

Digging into the past: What ancient proteins say about real medieval meals

Molecular Devices launches automated QPix FLEX Microbial Colony Picking System

Molecular Devices launches automated QPix FLEX Microbial Colony Picking System

An innovative approach results in a groundbreaking mobile robot for the pharmaceutical industry

Study reveals dangerous mutations in H5N1 bird flu

The Rise of Ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP) in Modern Disinfection

Insights on diagnosing and treating scabies, bedbugs, and lice effectively

TOMI Environmental Solutions supports partners and customers to combat global avian influenza (H5N1) bird flu outbreak

Particle Measuring Systems and Pharma Integration Introduce the BioCapt® Single-Use AutoM Microbial Impactor for Automated Microbial Air Sampling

Repurposing human-approved drugs for prion disease treatment

Daily toothbrushing in hospitals linked to significant drop in pneumonia cases and ICU mortality rates

Novel tool can help with analysis of single cell data

Revolutionizing critical care: the potential of gut microbiota therapeutics

Blue light technology to combat surface contamination by foodborne pathogens

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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