Microbiology
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March 17, 2026Posted: March 16, 2026Read MoreOur President and CEO discusses Hardy Diagnostics’ growth, mission, and role in advancing microbiological diagnostics.
Hardy Diagnostics was recently featured in the latest edition of North America Outlook, a publication highlighting organizations making an impact across key industries. In this profile, President and CEO Christopher Catani discusses the company’s history, commitment to quality culture...
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January 29, 2026Posted: January 28, 2026Read MoreLearn how this innovative technology revolutionizes air sampling in various environments, ensuring precise and reliable results for microbiological analysis. Elevate your sampling experience with TRIO.BAS™ and stay ahead in quality assurance.
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December 23, 2024Posted: December 22, 2024Read MoreSmall Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when excessive bacteria populate the small intestine, leading to digestive issues like bloating, diarrhea, and nutrient malabsorption. Our latest blog post delves into SIBO's causes, symptoms, and diagnostic methods, providing valuable insights for those seeking to understand this condition.
Learn more about SIBO and its impact on digestive health...
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November 26, 2024Posted: November 25, 2024Read MoreThe cold and flu season is upon us.
Flu season tends to peak in the winter months, between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have not stocked up yet on necessary testing supplies for your laboratory, we are listing a few key items that you may want to grab now.
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October 14, 2024Posted: October 13, 2024Read MoreRecent studies have shown that many tattoo inks contain dangerous chemicals and potentially infectious bacteria. Despite their cultural popularity and potential hazards, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the tattoo industry. The FDA considers tattoos and permanent makeup as cosmetics, so they do not regulate inks used for the purpose of injection into skin; they do not...
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October 08, 2024Posted: October 07, 2024Read MoreCarbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) refers to a group of bacteria within the Enterobacterales order that have developed resistance to carbapenem antibiotics. Carbapenems are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics used as a last-resort treatment for serious infections caused by multi-drug-resistant bacteria.
Enterobacterales include pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae...,
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October 07, 2024Posted: October 06, 2024Read MoreDengue cases in the Americas surged threefold in the first three months of this year compared to the same period last year, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay are the most severely affected countries. PAHO officials warn that this outbreak has the potential to be the worst the Americas have faced to date.1
As of March, PAHO had confirmed over...
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September 16, 2024Posted: September 15, 2024Read MoreWhen performing Growth Promotion on new batches of media, one of three plating techniques can be used: Spread Plate, Pour Plate, or Membrane Filtration. Each method aids in enumeration of the cells in the inoculum, but each is different in technique. Below we offer our Top 5 Best Practices for each plating method to help you ensure proper growth promotion of your agar media.
Spread Plate Method Best...
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September 09, 2024Posted: September 08, 2024Read MoreThe birthrate in the United States has hit a new record low, according to an analysis of 2023 birth certificate data published this past spring by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Last year’s slowdown marks an end to the uptick in new babies that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 3,591,328 babies were born in the U.S. in 2023, down 2% from the 3,667,758 born in 2022...
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August 26, 2024Posted: August 25, 2024Read MoreHardy Diagnostics is proud to have sponsored a recent Food Safety Magazine webinar, “How Rapid Development of Technology Has Revolutionized Food Safety.” In this event, technology and policy experts Karen Beers, Eric Brown, and Frank Yiannas shared their perspective that an increasing number of recently recorded outbreaks is an indicator of the success of our modern food safety systems - and not of...
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August 12, 2024Posted: August 11, 2024Read MoreA primary objective in the development of vaccines and therapeutics is to stimulate the body to produce antibodies that block pathogen entry into cells and tissues. Vaccines emulate infections by presenting an antigen to our immune system. This antigen may be a weakened or inactivated virus or bacteria, components of their outer surface, or genetic material. As part of the adaptive immune response...
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August 06, 2024Posted: August 05, 2024Read MoreExplore the remarkable life of Sir Alexander Fleming, the man behind penicillin, in our latest blog post. Born in 1881 in Scotland, Fleming's journey from a marksman in the Territorial Army to a Nobel laureate revolutionized modern medicine. Discover his accidental discovery of penicillin and its profound impact on global health. Dive into the history and personal stories that shaped one of the greatest...
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July 29, 2024Posted: July 28, 2024Read MoreScientists are continually seeking new weapons in the arms race against increasingly resistant bacteria. One of our oldest weapons, copper, may hold the key to curbing the rise of these superbugs.
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July 15, 2024Posted: July 14, 2024Read MoreFor a human pathogen with no known environmental reservoir, Mycobacterium tuberculosis has honed the art of survival and has persisted in human communities from antiquity through modern times. Tuberculosis is a preventable and treatable infectious disease. Having said that, it is still one of the major contributors to morbidity and mortality in developing countries where there is less-than-adequate...
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July 11, 2024Posted: July 10, 2024Read MoreAs we navigate through 2024, the avian flu, or H5N1, continues to make headlines around the globe. Recent reports indicate an alarming spread of the virus, with new human cases anticipated, highlighting the urgent need for robust surveillance and diagnostic measures. At Hardy Diagnostics, we are committed to supporting the global healthcare community in the fight against infectious diseases with our...
