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Microbiological testing company delivering impartial test results: Hygiene Monitoring / Product Testing / Bespoke Research / Audit Support Services
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#FungusFriday: Penicillium rubens 🍄 Discovered by Fleming in 1928, this mould gave us penicillin: 💊 First antibiotic 🍈 Mouldy cantaloupe helped mass production in #WW2 🌱 Now used in farming Follow for more microbiology facts #MycologyMatters #Microbiology #Penicillin #Science
🌊 🛢️When an oil spill hits the ocean, Alcanivorax borkumensis gets to work. This marine #bacterium naturally lives in seawater, but when oil is present, it multiplies fast and starts breaking it down. In other words: it eats oil. 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0kGCml0 #WorldEnvironmentDay
☢️ #TheElephantsFoot at Chernobyl is one of the most dangerous environments on Earth. Yet Deinococcus #radiodurans, a bacterium known for surviving intense #radiation, has been found in similarly extreme zones. 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0kGFXJ0 #WorldEnvironmentDay
🧃Did you know there’s a bacterium that can eat plastic? In 2016, Ideonella sakaiensis was discovered living on plastic bottles at a recycling plant in Japan. This small discovery has big implications for about plastic waste and bioremediation. 👉 [Link] #WorldEnvironmentDay
🔬 New research by @cr_uk links #Ecoli with the #Colibactin gene to rising early-onset #BowelCancer rates. BioLabTests tests for microbes like E. coli on surfaces with ISO-accredited lab services. 🔗 Read the article: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jzdfT0 #Microbiology #LabTesting
Happy Earth Day from BioLabTests! 🌍🔬 Today, we’re spotlighting how microbiology can help tackle one of the planet’s biggest challenges: plastic waste. Did you know some bacteria can actually break down plastic? 🧫 Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0j5Yf80 #EarthDay #PlasticWaste
Microbe Monday: #Aspergillus 🌱 From bathroom walls to plastic and the air we breathe, this microscopic fungus thrives in damp, nutrient-rich environments. Discover where it grows and what you can do to prevent it: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hXtrd0 #Mould #Microbiology
🚀 Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in STEM! We asked our team which women inspire them! Tap the images to learn about the impact of: 🔬 #MarieCurie (who's notebook is still radioactive!) 🦠 #EstherLederberg 🧬 #RosalindFranklin 💙#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
🦠 Microbe Monday 🦠 MRSA is a "superbug" known for its antibiotic resistance. 💡 First observed: 1960 💡 Found in: Skin, nasal passages & mucosa 💡 Risk areas: Hospitals, gyms & schools Learn more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0fRBxl0 #MicrobeMonday #MRSA #Superbug #BioLabTests
Season’s Greetings from all of us at BioLabTests!🎄✨ As 2024 comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on an exciting year for BioLabTests. Thank you for being part of our journey. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year!❄️👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0f0Wdn0 #24DaysOfBLT
🍞🍄 Not all fungi are created equal! While some spoil food, others are winter heroes! ❄️ They help: 🥖 Leaven bread 🧀 Ripen cheese 🍶 Ferment soy sauce & kombucha In winter, fungi create flavorful, lasting foods. 🌱 Learn more: biolabtests.com #24DaysOfBLT #Microbes
Certain mould species thrive in the specific environmental conditions found during winter. Some of these are: 🦠 Aspergillus spp. 🦠 Cladosporium spp. 🦠 Stachybotrys chartarum (Black Mould) Learn more about BioLabTests:eu1.hubs.ly/H0f0ZHC0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbes
🌫️ Winter’s chill can bring unwanted mould Regular cleaning, dehumidifiers, and proper airflow can prevent mould build-up. Learn more about BioLabTests:eu1.hubs.ly/H0f0-Vs0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbes
Winter brings myths about microbes—let's debunk them! ❄️ 1️⃣ Cold doesn’t make you sick; indoor contact does. 2️⃣ Freezing doesn’t kill all microbes. 3️⃣ Snow isn’t as pure as it seems. 👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0f14xX0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbe
Many fungi, like Fusarium spp. and Microdochium nivale thrive in cold weather. Even in winter, fungi keep busy supporting the planet! Learn more about BioLabTests: eu1.hubs.ly/H0f1bpF0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbes
❄️Did you know Pseudomonas syringae helps create snowflakes? #Pseudomonassyringae is often considered a harmful pathogen because it can contribute to frost damage on crops. Learn more about BioLabTests:eu1.hubs.ly/H0f17KQ0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbes
Psychrobacter species are a group of cold-adapted bacteria found in diverse habitats. Psychrobacter spp. are cold-loving bacteria adapted to extreme environments. Learn more about BioLabTests:eu1.hubs.ly/H0f1ffl0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbe
Thiomargarita namibiensis—the gentle giant of the microbial world! This bacterium is one of the largest known, visible without a microscope. Thiomargarita challenges what we thought we knew about microbial size and efficiency. 👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0f18vp0 #24DaysOfBLT #Microbes
⚡ Geobacter sulfurreducens is a bacterium with electricity abilities, a true powerhouse hiding beneath the snow! In cold winters, it continues its energy production even as temperatures drop. 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0f1f-G0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbes
Don’t underestimate the teamwork of Myxococcus xanthus—the ultimate microbial collaborator. Their collective strategies inspire research into biofilm formation and microbial communication. 👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0f1k1Q0 #24DaysOfBLT #Winter #Microbes
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