Asbestos and Microscope Containment Enclosures
Air Science® offers a selection of ductless products that are suitable for laboratory microscopy and asbestos containment procedures. Ductless Microscope Enclosures Microscopy procedures often include work with hazardous materials, such as vapor or particulate emissions. Our range of microscope enclosures can be fitted with HEPA or ULPA filtration for particulate protection during applications like asbestos […]
Protecting Yeast Propagations and Improving Consistency
The air we breathe contains a diverse community of microorganisms. This atmospheric microbiome includes countless varieties of bacteria, viruses, particulates, aerosols, and fungi. The fungus kingdom is one of the widest scientific kingdoms and includes approximately 120,000 species of mushrooms, 100,000 mold species, and at least 1,500 species of yeasts. For the most part, airborne […]
Creating Flavorful Mushrooms with Safety in Mind
Humans have foraged mushrooms for thousands of years. While it’s true that some are poisonous, edible mushrooms are packed with health benefits. Some gourmet species, in particular, have health benefits that are studied used in drug discovery research and development. For example, Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) contain a type of sugar molecule called lentinan that […]
The Science Behind Gourmet Mushroom Farming
Mushrooms are part of one of the widest scientific kingdoms – fungi. Though only approximately 120,000 species have been described so far, recent reports estimate between 2.2 and 3.8 million species exist.1 Out of all the known mushroom genera, only around 250 are significantly poisonous.2 Though the majority of mushrooms are edible, they don’t all […]