Janet Liu

In this Emery Pharma microbiology video, our scientist provides an overview of our advanced biofilm testing services, with a particular focus on the Minimum Biofilm Eradication Concentration (MBEC) assayThis brief introduction outlines how Emery Pharma supports the development and evaluation…

Fungal spores are commonplace in households and many work environments. In small quantities to healthy people, there are no adverse effects. In large quantities or in immunocompromised individuals, it can cause serious complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control…

Yeast is used to make bread rise and ferments sugar to make wine or beer. The most commonly studied yeast is Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which has historically been used for baking, winemaking, and brewing. S. cerevisiae is also a model organism…

Figure 1. Several of the toxins used in prior Emery Pharma projects. From left to right: α-hemolysin toxin from Staphylococcus aureus, enterotoxin type B from Staphylococcus aureus, and streptolysin O from Streptococcus pyogenes. Toxins are naturally occurring poisonous substances produced…

In this Emery Pharma microbiology video we discuss testing the effectiveness of antimicrobials and preservatives in a wide range of products. While preservatives are commonly known for their use in foods and beverages, they’re also found in cosmetics, lotions, medications,…

Figure 1. Biofilm growth on rocks in a stream (USGS) and within a kitchen pipe (MSU Center for Biofilm Engineering). Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and are encased in a protective extracellular matrix. They can…

Toothpaste, lotions, cosmetics, eye drops, and medications are just some of the products that we all use on a daily basis. Unfortunately, there are two ways that these products can get contaminated: during the manufacturing process or during usage. During…

In this Emery Pharma microbiology video our scientist shares insight into our approach for evaluating wound and skin care products, particularly those aimed at treating chronic non-healing wounds. Chronic non-healing wounds like venous, diabetic, and pressure ulcers pose a significant…