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𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗞𝗨𝟱-𝗖𝗼𝗩-𝟮: 𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 ? 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c Scientists have identified HKU5-CoV-2, a new bat coronavirus in China, raising concerns about its potential threat to humans. This virus has been found to use the ACE2 receptor, the same entry point as SARS-CoV-2, suggesting it could pose a risk of human transmission. To know more, watch the full video here. 🦠 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰? While HKU5-CoV-2 has not been detected in humans yet, researchers emphasize the need for strict monitoring and preparedness. Like MERS and SARS-CoV-2, this virus belongs to a family of coronaviruses with pandemic potential. Historical outbreaks demonstrate that emerging pathogens, if not contained promptly, can have significant global repercussions. Health organizations are urging the public to maintain strict hygiene practices while supporting ongoing research and vaccine development efforts. Experts remain cautiously optimistic, emphasizing that proactive preparedness and global collaboration are essential in mitigating any potential threats. The world must stay vigilant. Early detection and proactive research are crucial in preventing another global crisis. #HKU5CoV2 #EmergingViruses #PandemicPreparedness #InfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth #VirusResearch #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #Biotech #HealthSecurity

𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c Alcohol-based disinfectants are widely utilized to decontaminate high-touch areas across various settings. However, their limited antimicrobial activity and the emergence of alcohol-tolerant strains necessitate the development of highly efficient disinfectant formulations. Recent research published in Scientific Reports has revealed that incorporating salt additives into alcohol-based disinfectants can significantly enhance their biocidal efficacy. 👉 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 - Such findings pave the way for new disinfection strategies, promising improved outcomes and robust protection against evolving microbial threats. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Oh, E., Shin, H., Han, S. et al. Enhanced biocidal efficacy of alcohol based disinfectants with salt additives. Sci Rep 15, 3950 (2025). https://lnkd.in/g2giWih8 #HygieneInnovation #NextGenDisinfectants #PublicHealth #MicrobialThreats #InfectionPrevention #DisinfectionScience #BreakthroughResearch #HealthTech

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗞’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c The Cleaning Show is back with a bang! Connect with industry leaders, explore the latest innovations, and discover what’s next for the cleaning industry. With the UK's cleaning industry valued at £60 billion, this event is the perfect stage for over 150+ companies to showcase their latest advancements. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 - Watch full video to learn more 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! Don't miss out on this opportunity. Meet us at The Cleaning Show 2025 to discover how MIS's testing services can support your cleaning innovations! See you at the cleaning show! 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 : arun.upadhyay@microbe-investigations.com See you at The Cleaning Show London 2025. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dThwhVAX 2Pure Products 3M ARCORA GROUP Aureliatraining The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) BioHygiene Environmental BioVate® Hygienics British Cleaning Council Christeyns Cleenol Group | Certified B Corp Fig Products Greenspeed International Greyland Hydrachem Ltd The InnuScience Group Mirius™ Global Hygiene Solutions ozoklenz ProChem Inc. PVA Hygiene Ltd Tork #TheCleaningShow #CleaningIndustry #Hygiene #Innovation #LondonEvents #CleaningSolutions #CROLab #MIS #ExCeLLondon #AntimicrobialTesting

𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 : 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺? 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c As new viruses emerge, disinfectant manufacturers must adapt their products to meet evolving public health needs. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides specific guidelines to ensure the effectiveness of disinfectants against such viruses. These guidelines are essential in helping manufacturers make claims about their products' ability to kill emerging viruses, including those that may pose significant health risks. However, it’s important to note that these claims must be scientifically supported and comply with EPA standards to ensure safety and accuracy. Misleading or unsubstantiated claims could result in regulatory action. Disinfectant manufacturers must stay informed about the latest guidelines and maintain rigorous testing protocols to stay compliant. More information can be found here 👐 https://lnkd.in/g_DSygWb If you have any questions, please 📧 Email us at : info@microbe-investigations.com #EPAGuidelines #DisinfectantTesting #EmergingViruses #EmergingVirusPathogenClaim #EPAApproval #VirusClaims #DisinfectionStandards #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #RegulatoryCompliance #AntiviralDisinfectants #EfficacyTesting #DisinfectantTestingLab

𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗞: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹 & 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲? 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c The UK is experiencing a significant surge in norovirus cases, with an average of 1,160 patients hospitalized daily, marking a 22% increase from the previous week and more than double the same period last year. Norovirus, often called the winter vomiting bug, is highly contagious and primarily spreads through direct contact, contaminated food, or surfaces. 𝗧𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👇 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲? A critical concern is the ineffectiveness of alcohol-based hand sanitizers against norovirus. Experts point to a return to pre-pandemic behaviors, including less frequent handwashing and sanitizing. But here’s the real concern: many people rely on alcohol-based hand sanitizers, which don’t work against norovirus! Unlike many other viruses, norovirus lacks a lipid envelope, making it highly resistant to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. These sanitizers primarily work by disrupting lipid membranes, which is ineffective against non-enveloped viruses like norovirus. 🧪 A𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ✅ 𝗘𝗣𝗔-𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 – Rigorously tested and proven effective against norovirus. ✅ 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Strong oxidizing properties make them highly effective when used at recommended concentrations. ✅ 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 – A safer and effective alternative that targets robust pathogens like norovirus #Norovirus #NorovirusOutbreak #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #DiseasePrevention #HandHygiene #FoodSafety #InfectionControl #Microbiology #Sanitization #VirusPrevention #StaySafe #Gastroenteritis #WinterVomitingBug #OutbreakAlert

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀⚡🐜 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c You might not realize it, but ants—especially fire ants—are wreaking havoc on electrical equipment worldwide! From short circuits to system failures, these tiny invaders cause millions in damages every year. But why are they so obsessed with electrical components? And more importantly, how can you stop them? Once inside, ants can chew through insulation, disrupt connections, and even trigger a chain reaction of infestation. When electrocuted, they release pheromones, attracting even more ants to the same spot! The result? Costly repairs and potential system breakdowns. 🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿: ✅ The shocking reason ants target electrical units ✅ 3 simple ways to protect your infrastructure 🚨 Don't let these pests take over! Click to watch now. #PestControl #FireAnts #ElectricalSafety #FacilityManagement #AntInfestation #InfrastructureProtection #SafetyFirst #InterestingAntsFacts #Entomology

𝗔𝗻 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗘𝗖𝗗 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guidelines provide comprehensive instructions for businesses on how to make accurate and scientifically backed claims for biocidal products (e.g., disinfectants and insect repellents). The guidelines emphasize the importance of public health protection by ensuring product claims are clear, evidence-based, and not misleading. By ensuring transparency and reliability, these guidelines protect public health and prevent misleading claims. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Transparent claims supported by scientific data to avoid misinterpretation. 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Varying global regulations require stringent testing and official approvals before making efficacy claims. 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: All claims must be validated through rigorous testing that reflects real-life usage. 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Define clear claims, set usage conditions, select appropriate testing methods, and ensure accurate labeling and advertising. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Meet local standards and provide solid evidence to authorities, safeguarding consumer safety. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 - https://lnkd.in/gPpnM_pj 💡 Whether you're in healthcare, household, or industrial sectors, aligning with OECD standards ensures your biocide-treated products meet both efficacy and regulatory expectations. 🔬 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀? 📩 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮t: info@microbe-investigations.com #BiocideTesting #OECDGuidelines #ClaimValidation #EfficacyTesting #DisinfectantTesting #RegulatoryCompliance #ProductSafety #BiocidalProducts #LaboratoryTesting #AntimicrobialTestingLab

𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟭𝟳𝟱𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀: 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 - https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c Microbial contamination in cosmetics poses significant risks to consumer health, including skin infections, eye irritation, and even systemic infections in vulnerable individuals. Since cosmetics are not required to be sterile, ensuring microbiological safety is essential to prevent the proliferation of harmful microorganisms during their shelf life. Proper formulation, good manufacturing practices (GMP), and preservation strategies help maintain microbial stability. Regulatory guidelines establish acceptable microbial limits to ensure product safety, and one of the most recognized international standards in this regard is ISO 17516. ISO 17516 establishes microbiological safety limits for cosmetic products to ensure consumer protection. It sets acceptable quantitative and qualitative thresholds for microbial contamination, ensuring that cosmetic products do not harbor harmful microorganisms that could affect consumer health. According to the standard, general cosmetic products must not exceed 1 × 10³ CFU/g or ml of aerobic mesophilic microorganisms, while products intended for sensitive areas (such as around the eyes, on mucous membranes, or for children under three years) have a stricter limit of 1 × 10² CFU/g or ml. #CosmeticSafety #ISO17516 #MicrobiologicalTesting #ProductQuality #ConsumerSafety #MicrobialCosmeticTesting #ISO17516 #CosmeticSafety #QualityControl #Microbiology #ProductTesting #CosmeticMicrobiology #MicrobialLimits

𝗢𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c Recent research has unveiled that ozone pollution significantly disrupts insect mating behaviors, posing a threat to biodiversity and ecosystem health. Study found that ozone pollution caused when nitrogen oxides and VOCs released from various human activities react with sunlight degrades insect pheromones, altering mating behavior. Most pheromones contain carbon-carbon double bonds and hence are susceptible to degradation by oxidation. Anthropocenic ozone can degrade these male-specific pheromones, resulting in reduced pheromone levels and lowered female acceptance. Additionally, it was also observed that mating time was significantly delayed and, in some cases, male flies started courting each other due to impaired sex recognition. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Insects are more than just bugs, they're vital pollinators, pest controllers, and ecosystem guardians. Disrupting their reproduction can have serious ecological consequences. This isn’t just about Drosophila. Many insect pheromones share similar chemical structures, making them vulnerable to ozone-induced degradation. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Jiang, N., Chang, H., Weißflog, J., Eberl, F., Veit, D., Weniger, K., Hansson, B. S., & Knaden, M. (2023). Ozone exposure disrupts insect sexual communication. Nature Communications, 14(1). https://lnkd.in/gAUk4PuT #OzonePollution #InsectSexCommunication #InsectBehavior #EcosystemDisruption #ClimateChange #NatureUnderThreat #AirQuality #ScienceCommunication #EnvironmentalImpact #PollutionEffects #UrbanPollution #Sustainability

𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗢 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗩-𝟯 – 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTsVAq7c The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new warning about the increased risk of dengue outbreaks in the Americas due to the growing circulation of DENV-3, a serotype that has been absent in certain regions for years. The reemergence of DENV-3 poses a significant public health challenge, increasing the likelihood of severe dengue infections in previously unexposed populations. Countries including 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮, 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮, 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘂 have reported DENV-3 cases, raising concerns about heightened disease severity in populations with low immunity. In 2024, the region reported over 13 million dengue cases, with 22,684 classified as severe and 8,186 fatalities. As dengue cases escalate, vector control strategies, early detection, and preventive measures remain crucial in mitigating transmission. Effective surveillance and public health interventions are essential to reduce disease burden and prevent outbreaks from overwhelming healthcare systems. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGZj_fpg #DengueAwareness #PublicHealth #PAHO #DENV3 #MosquitoControl #HealthAlert #DiseasePrevention #Epidemiology #AmericasHealth #CommunityHealth