Microbial cell culture

Chromogenic media enable the selective detection of S. aureus, which produce bluish-green colonies that are clearly differentiated from other species.

Virus Cultivation

Cell lines for vaccine production and cultivation of SARS CoV-2 and other viruses. Primary, human diploid, and continuous culture cell lines for the propagation of viruses and virus-based vaccines.

Yeast Cell Lysis Reagents

Our yeast cell lysis reagents are versatile, phosphate-free, and non-denaturing. CelLytic Y Cell Lysis reagent provides an effective method for yeast cell lysis and protein solubilization. The CelLytic Y Yeast Enzymatic Lysis Kit provides a convenient method for

YeastBuster™ Protein Extraction Reagent for Fast, Efficient Extraction of Proteins from Yeast

Microbiology Theory: Media Preparation

Microorganisms need nutrients, a source of energy and certain environmental conditions in order to grow and reproduce. In the environment, microbes have adapted to the habitats most suitable for their needs, in the laboratory, however, these requirements must be met

EN ISO 11133:2014 Quality-assured Culture Media for Food and Water Testing to Enhance Consumer Safety

EN ISO 11133:2014 - Mandatory standard for media preparation, production, storage and performance testing. In May 2014, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the revised EN ISO 11133, which is now a full standard and as such, mandatory for

Culture Media for Compendial Methods

Learn more about our culture media portfolio for microbial examination of non-sterile products, fully compliant with the harmonized Pharmacopoeia.

Selective Growth Media for Differentiation and Detection of Escherichia coli and Other Coliforms

An article concerning selective growth media for differentiation and detection of Escherichia coli and other coliforms.

Overview of Chromogenic Media

Selective media enable faster results and visual confirmation for the detection, identification, and enumeration of microorganisms

Yeast

Yeast is one of the most important microorganisms known and utilised by mankind. Ancient Middle Eastern civilisations used the organism to bake bread and to produce mead, beer and wine.

Introduction to Microbial Media

An introduction to microbial media types, uses and applications. Includes formulations and product selection guide.

Streptococci - Overview of Detection, Identification, Differentiation and Cultivation Techniques

Streptococci- Overview of Detection, Identification, Differentiation and Cultivation Techniques

EN ISO 11133 and Water for the Preparation and Performance Testing of Microbiological Culture Media

See how two water sources compare when preparing and performance testing microbiological culture media acc. to EN ISO 11133: centrally purified water vs. water from a Milli-Q® IX system were assessed. Tests included media specific for Listeria and Salmonella pathogens.

Detection and Identification of Campylobacter

Campylobacter grows only on complex media that have been amended with diverse essential amino acids and supplements. We offer a broad range of specific agars and broths for the detection, identification, and cultivation of Campylobacter.

Water for Microbiology Media Preparation

Discover the importance of water quality in microbiology and its impact on reliable and reproducible results in culture media preparation. Learn about the EN ISO 11133 standard, lab water solutions, and purification technologies recommended for microbiological testing.

Identification of Microorganisms Based on Color

For microbiologists the most fundamental stain was developed in 1884 by the Danish bacteriologist Hans Christian Gram.