Microbiology
and Microbiome
Advancing the Understanding of Microbes
Microbiology is the study of bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa and algae. Collectively known as microbes, they represent a wide variety of organisms that live as single cells and in cell clusters. Microbiology is a diverse field, with scientists in microbiological laboratories working to advance the understanding of microbes and how they affect human and animal life. Identification of microbes also has applications in quality and safety testing in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical fields. Microbes are used in the industrial sector as central components of waste-water-treatment, food & beverage, and the development of biofuels.
Analysis performed is a critical part of food and beverage industry quality and control protocols. Effective testing for contaminants is critical to the safety of the products we consume. Specialized laboratories perform testing in every phase of the process, guaranteeing food meets federal and industry standards for growers, processors, manufacturers, packagers, distributers, preparers, and servers.
Dedicated researchers and scientists play critical roles in the development and safe production of drugs and vaccines. The work they do help stop the spread of viruses and diseases through increased knowledge of how the microbes behave, their genetics, and how they are transmitted.
Baker supports Microbiological research with a variety innovative tools and products. The incubated workstation line provides the ideal environment for growth and deliver the best primary isolation rates for Anaerobic and microbiologic cultures. Offered in a range of sizes, these workstations bring immediate benefits to your busy lab for any size workflow.
Biosafety cabinets and clean benches create the safest environment for microbe research, protecting both product and personnel. Cell culture incubators with industry best recovery times help maintain optimal conditions for cell growth ensuring the best results for your lab.
