Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are characteristic components of the cell wall of Gram negative bacteria; they are not found in Gram positive bacteria. They are localized in the outer layer of the membrane and are, in noncapsulated strains, exposed on the cell
ISO published revised EN ISO 11290-1 and EN ISO 11290-2 standards in 2017. In Part 1, a horizontal method for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes and Listeria spp. is specified, and in Part 2, the enumeration of these organisms in
In recent years it has been recognized that Listeria is an important public health problem. The disease affects primarily people of advanced age, pregnant women, newborns, and adults with weakened immune systems.
Learn how to properly clean your laboratory glassware to improve your lab technique and insure high quality results. The most carefully executed piece of work may give an erroneous result if dirty glassware is used.