News for Air monitoring

Over the past two decades, there has been a substantial increase in the usage of latex products, accompanied by a growing incidence of latex allergies, particularly in healthcare settings. Allergic reactions to latex can range from mild to severe, and even be fatal in some cases. Latex allergy symptoms include skin irritation, runny nose, rash, […]

Gluten is a protein contained in certain cereal grains. Despite its ubiquity, some people can develop severe gluten allergies. Recently, the number of customers interested in gluten-free products has increased. To keep up with the demand, the food industry has to exclude gluten from their offer and come up with new “safer” products. The air […]

In April 2021, air sampling was conducted in outdoor restaurant terraces in three major cities in Portugal to collect data on the presence of SARS-CoV-2. Nineteen air samples were collected during lunchtime using Bertin’ Coriolis Compact air sampler, and one of the samples tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA. This low number of positive samples was […]

The Coriolis range of biological air samplers has been developed by Bertin Health & Life Sciences to be more efficient than traditional indoor or outdoor air quality monitoring systems. Since its creation, they have become the best tool for control of airborne contamination for researchers all around the globe. Versatile, lightweight and simple to manipulate, […]

Bioaerosols consist of airborne particles that may contain or come from living organisms. The composition and concentration of bioaerosols in the air are critical parameters to consider for the welfare of animals and humans. From healthcare facilities to the food industry, among many other work spaces, the monitoring of bioaerosols and the efficiency of their decontamination […]

Mycology is a science that focuses on the study of fungi, including their genetic and biochemical properties and the effects they might have on humans. Fungi can form numerous structures, including mold.  Molds are microscopic fungi found in different environments: air, soil, plants, animals, and humans. They are associated with a high level of moisture. […]

The Coriolis range proposes innovative air samplers that collect biological particles in the air and offers new perspectives for the control of airborne contamination. The Coriolis range is composed of two powerful air samplers – Coriolis Micro and Coriolis Compact. The Coriolis Micro is designed for quality control of biocontaminations in environmental research, fundamental research […]

Researchers use the Coriolis µ air sampler to shed light on the presence of viral pathogens within Wastewater treatment centers thanks to a metagenomics approach. Recently, there has been an increasing amount of interest in the study of occupational risks for Wastewater treatment center (WTC) workers. The microbiological contamination in wastewater samples is now relatively […]

Fungal infections represent a constant threat in hospitals. Traditional monitoring involves impacted culture media that are incubated for several days so that the fungal species may grow. These systems are limited by their link with culture techniques, involving a time lapse to results of around 7 days and by a maximal sampling rate of 100 […]

The composition and concentration of bioaerosols in the air is a critical parameter for the welfare of animals and humans. Monitoring bioaerosols by air sampling is one of the most efficient methods available. Nonetheless, the detection of DNA from bioaerosols can be challenging without the appropriate tools and the optimization of sampling and detection protocols. […]