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The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Sampling
The new Copan Guide to Forensic Sampling aims to help forensics professionals orient through the jungle of evidence collection methods, choose the appropriate one according to any situation, and ensure the success of their investigation.
UriSponge
UriSponge™ is back in business!
Copan UriSponge™ is back with a new formulation that guarantees outstanding performance and eliminates boric acid, a chemical inserted into the Candidate List of substances of very high concern for Authorization of the REACH Regulation due to its toxicity for reproduction.
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Copan Cyclone Revolutionizes Mérieux NutriSciences Quality Control
The installation at the Italian headquarters of Mérieux NutriSciences marked one of the early achievements of our Cyclone system. This successful project, characterized by close cooperation and mutual learning, played a crucial role in shaping the present-day Cyclone and allowed Mérieux NutriSciences to provide an unparalleled quality control service to numerous food producers nationwide.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – September 2023
Here’s the ninth issue of 2023’s Microbiology Time. The three selected studies evaluate self- versus healthcare professional performed- collection, carcinogenic HPV prevalence in Estonia, and the implementation of molecular screening for HPV in five African countries.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – August 2023
This month we start with a vaccination and screening program for influenza and COVID-19, followed by an exciting article on the benefits of Lab Automation. Finally, we end with a somewhat unusual paper: a study evaluating sampling methods to analyze the microbiome of cultural heritage objects. Enjoy the readings!
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – July 2023
For this July Microbiology Time, we selected three papers from Italian research teams. The first two explored the link between microbiome and cancer, while the third assessed bacterial water contamination in a dental clinic setting. Discover the full studies!
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Microbiology Time – June 2023
This month we bring you two studies on the pediatric use of FecalSwab, and an outstanding paper illustrating the innovations introduced in forensic science by the French gendarmerie. Enjoy!
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – May 2023
In this edition of our Microbiology Time, we focus on the sample collection of N. gonorrhoeae, proposing three keystone papers on the topic.
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ECCMID 2023 wrap-up
It was great to see many people at our booth and scientific symposia. We hope you all had a great time speaking with us and got engaged by our ingenious sample collection solutions and cutting edge-lab automation.
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Introducing PhenoMATRIX® PLUS
PhenoMATRIX® PLUS is the newest PhenoMATRIX® suite release, designed to automatically segregate positive plates or discard negative plates without technical validation.
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Candida auris outbreak: let eSwab® help you!
A drug-resistant strain of Candida auris is alarming international control and prevention institutions. eSwab® can give a hand up to healthcare professionals that are working to limit the spread of this pathogen.
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The new SMART-eNAT®
SMART-eNAT® combines eNAT® with a unique SMART cap delivery system, providing a safe and efficient nucleic acid collection and transport for prolonged periods. The new SMART post-collection high-performance yet intuitive cap avoids any spillage or unwanted contact, facilitating self-sampling at home.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – April 2023
Our April Microbiology Time includes a study on SARS-CoV-2 detection in cadavers, a German investigation of respiratory infections in hospitalized children, and an analysis of demographics, symptoms, and outcomes of individuals diagnosed with monkeypox in an Italian hospital.
Copan White paper
Copan White Paper: PhenoMATRIX® – can Artificial do better than Human Intelligence?
In this Copan White Paper, we dissect how PhenoMATRIX AI and interpretation algorithms bring advanced reproducibility and sensitivity to plate interpretation, overcoming the subjectivity of human visual examination and maximizing lab efficiency to support diagnostic decisions.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – March 2023
This month, we traveled From Ethiopia to Canada to collect three exciting studies to share on our Microbiology Time. From the analysis of the high-risk HPV infection prevalence in the African country to a veterinary case report on a lethal fungal infection in a captive bullfrog and a research paper amplifying human DNA from leeches to identify a victim or suspect of a crime. Enjoy!
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – February 2023
It’s the second month of 2023, and it’s the second microbiology time of the year! In this edition, we selected studies covering self-collected vaginal samples for molecular assays, SARS-Cov-2 detection from rectal and nasal swabs, and buccal swabbing for BRCA testing. Enjoy your reading!
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – January 2023
With the studies selected in the first edition of 2023’s Microbiology time, we explore three peculiar sides of our WISE approach: surface hygiene monitoring, HPV self-collection, and automated MALDI-TOF target preparation. Enjoy!
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The new lab-Intelligence platform is on its way!
MicroHub®, our modern lab-intelligence platform, is finally on its way to the market.
Microbiology Time
Microbiology Time – December 2022
In this December’s Microbiology Time, here’s a little present for you: the top three studies of the month! We start with a study comparing the efficacy of different swab types to collect evidence on fabric, we continue with an investigation of a school MRSA outbreak in Switzerland, and we finish with a culturomics analysis of the endometrial microbiome.
