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The emergence of new respiratory viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2 and avian influenza, has highlighted the importance of understanding and monitoring the transmission of airborne pathogens within healthcare facilities.

Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can circulate through the air and contribute to transmission risks, impacting both patient safety and healthcare staff. Yet many airborne microorganisms remain difficult to detect using traditional monitoring methods.

The quality of extracted RNA is a critical factor in ensuring reliable RNA-Seq results. In studies focusing on autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), where comparing large numbers of samples is essential, RNA degradation, experimental variability, and batch effects can quickly compromise data quality and interpretation.

At Bertin Technologies, we are driven by more than innovation alone. For Marie Breymand, Strategic Marketing and Business Development Manager, working in defence means contributing to challenges that matter while helping strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty.  For the past year and a half, Marie has been developing her expertise within the defense industry. What […]

Thanks to SPIRou, the near-infrared spectropolarimeter of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, an international team has just detected a potentially habitable exoplanet 11.4 light-years from Earth. Bertin Winlight directly contributed to this discovery by supplying a key optical component of the instrument: a pupil slicer. Coincidence or destiny? The SPIRou instrument shares its name with the famous […]

The microbiome is at the heart of numerous research fields, from human health to environmental sciences. Whether characterising complex microbial communities, studying the impact of microorganisms on their environment, or monitoring bioaerosols, the quality of the results depends directly on the quality of the samples analysed.

What if viruses could travel around the world… simply carried by the wind? Invisible to the naked eye, this phenomenon is very real. Viruses circulate through the atmosphere, traveling thousands of kilometers, crossing oceans and continents to reach some of the most remote regions on Earth, such as sub-Antarctic South Georgia. A reality that challenges our understanding of ecosystems and highlights just how interconnected they are on a global scale.

In a world where uncertainty and health and security threats are constantly on the rise, risk prevention has become an essential priority. Major events are particularly vulnerable to various types of risks, including radiological ones. To address growing concerns regarding nuclear safety and the management of radioactive contamination risks, certain stakeholders have adopted tailored safety […]

For the past two years, the Bertin Technologies Group has been carrying out initiatives to assist wounded service members, with the aim of supporting their transition to civilian life and honoring their past service, particularly through the recruitment and support of committed athletes. Today, Bertin Technologies is taking a new step forward by supporting the […]

In lipidomics studies, data quality depends first and foremost on sample integrity. Yet lipids are among the biomolecules most susceptible to oxidation. From the moment of collection, natural reactions can alter their composition, creating discrepancies between the sample’s true biological state and the data ultimately obtained during analysis. This early degradation is mainly driven by free radicals present in the blood. Even before sample preparation or storage, these highly reactive molecules can affect certain lipid species and generate artifacts that may influence quantification and data interpretation. For laboratories working in metabolism, inflammation, cardiovascular research, or neuroscience, controlling this phenomenon is a critical challenge.

Pathogens represent a constant threat to aquaculture operations and can significantly impact fish health, production performance, and farm profitability. In Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), where water is continuously reused to optimize resources and farming conditions, early virus detection is essential to protect stock health, limit the risk of pathogen spread, and strengthen facility biosecurity.