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Microfluidic Systems Receives New Key Patents in the Area of Automated Airborne Pathogen Identification

Written on 31 May, 2010 at 16:45 in Research | viewed 1,042 times | 0 Comments
Microfluidic Systems Receives New Key Patents in the Area of Automated Airborne Pathogen Identification

Microfluidic Systems (MFSI), a privately-held company, announced it has been awarded a series of new patents covering both the components and integrated systems that perform fully automated sample collection through identification of air-borne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins.... (Continue reading)

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Germacidal Goggle Cabinet

Written on 20 Apr, 2010 at 9:22 in Latest Products | viewed 360 times | 0 Comments

The unique disinfection cabinets are appropriate for eyeglasses, goggles and small utensils. The germicidal light cabinet restores aseptic cleanliness to the irradiated surfaces. Intended for the destruction of bacteria and other micro-organisms. Normal disinfection requires about two minutes of exposure.... (Continue reading)

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Sterile

Written on 16 Jan, 2010 at 12:03 in Terms | viewed 338 times | 0 Comments

In relation to cleanrooms it is the state of being free from disease-causing contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. ... (Continue reading)

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Disinfectants May Promote Growth Of Superbugs

Written on 1 Jan, 2010 at 11:37 in Research | viewed 382 times | 0 Comments
Disinfectants May Promote Growth Of Superbugs

Using disinfectants could cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics as well as the disinfectant itself, according to research published in the January issue of Microbiology. The findings could have important implications for how the spread of infection is managed... (Continue reading)

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BioClad® Incorporating Silver Ion Technology Slays Superbugs

Written on 17 Dec, 2009 at 13:52 in Product News | viewed 1,135 times | 0 Comments
BioClad® Incorporating Silver Ion Technology Slays Superbugs

The world’s first PVC wall cladding system containing BioCote® silver ion antimicrobial technology is now available for installation in hospital wards, kitchens, serveries and WC’s. BioClad® has been developed by Advanced Hygienic Contracting in partnership with BioCote®, the market leader in... (Continue reading)

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New Biosensor Can Detect Bacteria Instantaneously

Written on 10 Sep, 2009 at 13:36 in Research | viewed 1,200 times | 0 Comments
New Biosensor Can Detect Bacteria Instantaneously

A research group from the Rovira i Virgili University (URV) in Tarragona has developed a biosensor that can immediately detect very low levels of Salmonella typhi, the bacteria that causes typhoid fever. The technique uses carbon nanotubes and synthetic DNA... (Continue reading)

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Biocontainment

Written on 25 May, 2009 at 10:19 in Terms | viewed 778 times | 0 Comments

Biocontainment refers to the physical containment of pathogenic organisms such as bacteria and viruses, in an secure isolated environment. Such environments can be provided by biological safety cabinets (BSC) or secured cleanrooms. The aim of biocontainment is to prevent the... (Continue reading)

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