Microbiome Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Microbes for Health Kumar Jeetendra | November 14, 2024 Recently, more and more scientists and healthcare practitioners have become interested in addressing the issues of microbiome medicine: the body contains about 30 trillion microorganisms. These are the microbes, the so-called microbiota, located in the intestines, skin, respiratory tract, etc. Scientists proved that these mother nature’s tiny ecosystems are essential for our wellbeing. Current scientific …
HiMedia Laboratories earns prestigious NABL accreditation for microbial identification services by using an advanced MALDI-TOF MS system Kumar Jeetendra | October 12, 2024 HiMedia Laboratories proudly earned NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accreditation as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for its MALDI-TOF services. This achievement reflects HiMedia’s unwavering commitment to excellence and strict adherence to the rigorous standards and requirements of ISO 17025 and NABL-131 respectively, ensuring top-tier quality throughout the accreditation period. As a trusted leader …
Understanding the Role of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) in Immunoassays Kumar Jeetendra | October 2, 2024 Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is an important reagent in immunoassays and is widely used because of its various functional properties. Immunoassays are laboratory practices which detect or quantify particular proteins or antigens in a sample, using the principles of antibody-antigen interactions. Here’s a detailed look at the role of BSA in immunoassays: Blocking Agent Prevents …
The Fascinating Role of Microorganisms in Shaping Snowflake Formation Kumar Jeetendra | October 2, 2024 More than frozen water, snowflakes are ice crystals that are intricate and enchanting. Atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, as well as the existence of miniscule particles are responsible for their development. One of these particles is microorganisms which have a surprising relationship with snowflake production. This article breaks down how these microscopic organisms participate …
How Do Antibodies Work in a Lab Setting? Kumar Jeetendra | September 6, 2024 Using antibodies in different laboratory settings, it is possible to identify, measure or purify the desired target molecules. Their effectiveness and efficacy have made them critical components in the development of diagnostics, research studies, and treatment approaches. We seek to understand how antibodies act in laboratory settings, the role they play in biomedical research or …
Asia Detects First Case of New Mpox Virus Strain:Thailand on High Alert Kumar Jeetendra | August 23, 2024 Concerns have risen across the region following reports by Thailand on the first ever case of an Asian new Mpox virus strain. The patient, a 34 years old man, has been diagnosed with this variant that has not yet spread widely beyond Africa.This is a big step in the ongoing fight against Mpox disease, which …
Understanding Mpox: A Simple Guide Kumar Jeetendra | August 14, 2024 Previously referred to as monkeypox, Mpox is a viral virus that has been well recognized due to its resemblance to smallpox. The first recorded instance in humans was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1970, however it was initially identified in 1958 in simians kept in a lab. From then on, it …
Analyzing the Mpox Outbreak in Africa: A Global Health Crisis in 2024 Kumar Jeetendra | August 12, 2024 The Mpox outbreak in Africa has taken a significant turn for worse and globally it is viewed as a major health crisis. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called an emergency meeting to discuss the fast spread of this infectious disease which is now at alarming rates across the continent. Mpox previously known as monkeypox …
Dealing with Drug Discovery Challenges Kumar Jeetendra | July 31, 2024 Drug discovery is an ever-evolving field of research, branching out into numerous novel routes such as immunotherapies and gene therapy. At this forefront of development, scientists face a host of drug discovery challenges that hinder progress. It is vital that the industry takes steps to reduce costs and increase discovery efficacy for more financially and …
Cell Therapy manufacturing challenges Kumar Jeetendra | July 8, 2024 Cell therapy is a medical breakthrough in addressing various illnesses such as cancer, genetic disorders and immune system related diseases. However, the translation of these therapies from lab to clinical and commercial settings is obstructed by significant manufacturing challenges. This article covers the complexities of cell therapy manufacturing, highlighting some major technical, regulatory and logistical …
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Hospital Disinfectant in 2024 Kumar Jeetendra | June 4, 2024 Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are on the frontlines in the fight against infectious diseases. They prevent the spread of diseases that could compromise the health of their staffs as well as patients by creating a clean and sterile environment for work. With so many products to choose from how can you make sure you …
Optimizing Pharmaceutical Microbiology:TM Media’s Clean Room Microbial Environmental Sampling Guide Kumar Jeetendra | May 30, 2024 It is important to control or eliminate any microbial contaminants which can have a great effect on production processes, products and finally the consumer when working with pharmaceutical products. For these reasons, environmental monitoring and sampling are essential in order to prevent them from getting out of hand. This process ensures that the manufacturing environment …
