Germy Jobs
Dirty Jobs was a great TV show, but we think Discovery should make a spin-off called Germy Jobs! Germs are more up our alley, and there are certainly some germy jobs out there. We’ll set [...]
Germy Gyms: The Equipment You Forgot to Sanitize
Exercise isn’t the only thing you can get at the gym. You may also pick up some unseen, unwanted and potentially dangerous germs. Fitness centers often supply rags and sanitizing solutions throughout their facility, encouraging [...]
Microbes and You: We’re All Just A Dipslide With Shoes
The human body is home to trillions of microbes (microscopic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi). Our bodies are actually only made up of about 25% human cells. The rest is thousands of species of [...]
Germapalooza: The Kitchen Sponge
We have spent some time working with Dr. David Webber, a well-practiced microbiologist in the UK, and he can certainly tell you a lot of scary stories about germs. Some things may be better left [...]
Bugs on a Plane
In a world, where flying on a plane is a convenient way to travel, hordes of people are in close quarters, and the potential spread of disease is eminent. One man will embark on a [...]
Tech Talk with Lotioncrafter, Part 3
Contaminants Found in Cosmetics As they say, all good things must come to an end. In the last couple weeks, Lotioncrafter has shared some great information on contaminants in cosmetics, all leading up to [...]
Tech Talk with Lotioncrafter, Part 2
Cosmetic Microbial Test Kits & FDA Regulations We can’t see microbes, and they’re literally everywhere. They’re the sneakiest little sneaky-sneaks you’ve ever seen. Or, not seen. So unless you’re manufacturing cosmetics in a completely sterile [...]
Tech Talk with Lotioncrafter, Part 1
Preventing Contamination in Cosmetics Two years ago, we were demonstrating how to use dipslides, and we tested a spectator’s mascara brush. Above is an image of the dipslide after 48 hours of incubation. Gross, right? [...]
Bacteria vs Virus: What’s the Difference?
Our dipslides are used to detect bacteria, yeasts, and molds, but they can’t detect viruses. So what’s the difference between a bacterium and a virus, and why can’t a virus grow on a dipslide? Let’s [...]