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2 hrs ago | CBC News

Saudi coronavirus work stymied at Canadian lab

The National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg is working with a sample of the new coronavirus that's causing clusters of infections abroad - but can't share the material with other researchers across the country despite the public health urgency.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science

6 hrs ago | Tyler Morning Telegraph

Microbiologist receiving award for studying microbes, fungi

Barbara Brown-Elliott, MS, supervisor of the internationally known Mycobacteria/Nocardia Laboratory at UT Health Northeast, is receiving the 2013 Scherago-Rubin Award from the American Society for Microbiology today during its annual meeting in Denver.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Infectious Diseases, Medicine

Fri May 17, 2013

MediLexicon

Hospital Stays, Costs, Reduced By Antibiotic Stewardship Program Using Mass Spec System

A co-author of a groundbreaking study documenting reductions in patient length of stay and overall costs from implementation of an antibiotic stewardship program using Bruker's MALDI Biotyper will share her observations at a Bruker symposium to be held during the upcoming American Society for Microbiology General Meeting.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Health

Infection Control Today

American Society for Microbiology Hosts Antibacterial Product Testing Workshop

Experts on the topic of antibacterials and manufacturers of antibacterial soaps are showcasing the latest methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of antibacterial hand soaps and sanitizers in killing disease-causing germs.

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Thu May 16, 2013

MacReport Media RSS Feed

New Validation and Clinical Outcome Data From Several Studies on...

At the ASM meeting, eleven posters from various U.S. and international medical facilities will present validation data for the Gram-Positive Blood Culture cleared; CE Mark), Gram-Negative Blood Culture , and Nucleic Acid cleared; CE Mark) Tests.

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Globe and Mail

Canada's national lab has sample of new SARS-like virus, planning studies

This undated file image released by the British Health Protection Agency shows an electron microscope image of a coronavirus, part of a family of viruses that cause ailments including the common cold and SARS, which was first identified last year in the Middle East.

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Related Topix: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Health, Biology, Science

Medical News Today

Diabetic Patients At Greater Risk From Superbug

Research by Anglia Ruskin microbiologist shows danger of antibiotic-resistant bacteria New research published this week in the Journal of Medical Microbiology highlights the danger posed to diabetic patients by the deadly superbug Acinetobacter baumannii .

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Medicine, Diabetes, Health, MRSA

Wed May 15, 2013

Science

[Research Articles] Synthetic Generation of Influenza Vaccine Viruses for Rapid Response to Pandemics

Present address: Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Influenza, Health, Biology, Science, Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Biotech, Healthcare Industry, Bethesda, MD, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu

HAPPI/Household & PP Industry

Antibacterial Products Are Focus of Workshop

Antibacterial experts and manufacturers of antibacterial soaps are showcasing the latest methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of antibacterial hand soaps and sanitizers in killing germs.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science

BruDirect

Minister Launches New Water Testing Laboratories

Raising the capabilities of the Water Services Department under the Public Works Department, Minister of Development, Pehin Orang Kaya Indera Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Suyoi bin Hj Osman yesterday launched a new laboratory building which will allow for accurate testing of Brunei's water supply, both in the laboratory and field.

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The Winnipeg Free Press

Coronavirus being studied in Winnipeg

Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg has a sample of the new coronavirus that is causing infections in a number of countries, most notably Saudi Arabia.

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EurekAlert!

Study: Antibiotic stewardship program using mass spec system reduces hospital stays, costs

In peer-reviewed study, the accuracy and speed of Bruker's Biotyper analyzer integrated into a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship program reduced hospital stays by days & per patient costs substantially Bruker's Biotyper enables molecular identification and taxonomical classification of bacteria, yeasts and fungi reliably and quickly using ... (more)

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Tue May 14, 2013

Nature Neuroscience

Post Doctoral Scientist - Microbiology

Johnson & Johnson Consumer & Personal Products Worldwide, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies is recruiting for a Post Doctoral Scientist - located in Morrisplains, NJ.

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Nashoba Publishing Online

Ayer duo took plunge into water-testing business

The last thing Dave Knowlton expected to become was an entrepreneur. Founder and co-owner of Nashoba Analytical LLC, Knowlton is a scientist with an extensive background in microbiology and chemistry.

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Related Topix: Ayer, MA, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Littleton, MA, E. Coli, Health

Cambridge Evening News

Deadly superbug poses diabetic patients greater risk, Anglia Ruskin University reveals

Diabetic patients are more at risk from a deadly superbug than their non-diabetic counterparts, according to an Anglia Ruskin University microbiologist.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Diabetes, Health, Biology, Science, MRSA

Just-food.com

Water Micro/Media Prep Manager

QC Laboratories is one of the top 10 Environmental Testing Laboratories in the Country.

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CiteULike

Disruption of the gut microbiome as a risk factor for microbial infections

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Mon May 13, 2013

EurekAlert!

Microbes capture, store, and release nitrogen to feed reef-building coral

Microscopic algae that live within reef-forming corals scoop up available nitrogen, store the excess in crystal form, and slowly feed it to the coral as needed, according to a study published in mBio , the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Environment, Medicine, Nutrition

PR-inside.com

"Evocutis PLC (EVO) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review"...

Evocutis plc formally Syntopix Group plc, is a specialist research company. The company focuses on the topical antimicrobial innovations for products catering to the medicinal and consumer healthcare domains.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Medicine, Dermatology, Biotech, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Healthcare Industry

Medical News Today

A Strain Of The Bacteria Wolbachia May Stop Malaria

Mosquitoes are deadly efficient disease transmitters. Research conducted at Michigan State University, however, demonstrates that they also can be equally adept in curing diseases such as malaria .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Malaria, Health, Michigan State University, Entomology, Science, Genetics, Biology