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On December 4th, 2025, Shimadzu Switzerland will host a special event in Muttenz dedicated to Microbial Identification with MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.Mabritec AG is proud to participate as an expert partner, contributing our long-standing experience in MALDI-TOF bacterial identification and database-driven microbial analysis. Hands-On Expertise from Mabritec During the event, Valentin Pflüger (Mabritec AG) will lead […]

In the world of microbiology and clinical diagnostics, sample preparation is the first and often most critical step in ensuring accurate and reliable results. Whether you’re identifying bacterial species using MALDI-TOF MS, performing culture analysis, or preparing for molecular diagnostics, the method you choose to prepare your sample directly impacts sensitivity, reproducibility, and overall data […]

Discover MabritecCentral – No Strings Attached Did you know that MabritecCentral already offers a Free Tier for testing? Many labs don’t realize they can explore our platform, test its capabilities, and see how it integrates with their workflows—without any cost or commitment. We believe the best way to understand MabritecCentral’s value is to experience it […]

For more than a year, our team at Mabritec has been using an internal tool that has changed how we handle challenging bacterial identifications in MabritecCentral. Unlike the standard algorithm, which returns a single best result, this tool allows us to manually compare results directly against the database using different parameters—giving us a second chance […]

Nocardia fluminea Nocardia fluminea is a species of bacteria belonging to the genus Nocardia. It was described in 2000 as part of the Nocardia salmonicida clade, which also includes Nocardia cummidelens and Nocardia soli. Nocardia is a genus of weakly staining Gram-positive, catalase-positive, rod-shaped bacteria, and some species are known to cause nocardiosis in humans, […]

The Importance of Identifying Acinetobacter baumannii Complex Species for Improved Antibiotic Resistance Typing.   Imagine you’re a detective in a bustling city, tasked with identifying a notorious gang of criminals. This gang, known as the *Acinetobacter baumannii* complex, is causing chaos in hospitals worldwide. But here’s the twist: they all look eerily similar, making it nearly […]

What is Bacillus cereus group? The Bacillus cereus group, also known as B. cereus sensu lato, is a subdivision of the Bacillus genus that comprises several closely related species of Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria. The group includes eight formally recognized species: B. cereus sensu stricto, B. anthracis, B. thuringiensis, B. weihenstephanensis/B. mycoides, B. pseudomycoides, B. […]

Yes, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry can be used to accurately identify and discriminate between different Listeria species, including the pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes12345.The key points are: In summary, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry is a highly effective and efficient technique for rapid, accurate, and cost-effective identification and detection of Listeria species, including the pathogenic L. monocytogenes, in food samples12345.