by Dr. Shirleen Coetzer | Jul 23, 2025 | Environmental Testing
Water, the elixir of life, is more than just a simple combination of hydrogen and oxygen. It is a complex solution teeming with a variety of dissolved substances and microscopic life. To ensure the water we drink, use in our homes, and release into the environment is...
by Dr. Shirleen Coetzer | Feb 27, 2025 | Microbiology Insights
Humans aren’t the only ones who form relationships, microorganisms have their own fascinating ways of interacting, cooperating, and even competing. From teamwork that ensures survival to intricate communication systems, these tiny life forms display behaviours that...
by Dr. Shirleen Coetzer | Jan 31, 2025 | Research & Innovation
Microorganisms play a crucial role in shaping the future of our planet, particularly in the context of climate change, ecosystem functionality, and human health. While artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered significant attention for its potential impacts, the...
by Dr. Shirleen Coetzer | Jan 18, 2025 | Food Safety & Quality
The production, supply and consumption of food is one of the most important activities in our daily lives and is intricately linked to food safety. Shockingly, it is estimated that 600 million people, which is roughly 1 in 10 people globally, fall ill after eating...
by Dr. Shirleen Coetzer | Dec 7, 2022 | Laboratory Services
Disinfectants are anti-microbial agents that are designed to inactivate or destroy microbes on inert surfaces. It does not necessarily kill all microbes, especially resistant bacterial spores. Disinfectants work by destroying the cell wall of microbes or interfering...
