Microbiology
The History of Eurofins Biomnis in Microbiology
Our Microbiology Laboratory located in Sandyford, Dublin provides diagnostic tests in Bacteriology, Mycology and Parasitology to clients across Ireland. Eurofins Biomnis has a long history in this area of science. In 1897, Marcel Mérieux established Laboratory Marcel Mérieux in Lyon, France, specialising in microbiology. The Biomnis Group was formed by the merger of the Marcel Mérieux Foundation and the Pasteur Institute in Lyon, France. This 100-year-old laboratory merged with Claymon Laboratories, Dublin in 1999 to later become part of the Eurofins Scientific global group.
The Increasing importance of Microbiology Labs in Ireland
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives however their over-use and misuse has led to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which allows microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to thrive and grow. Infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant organisms are difficult to treat, causing severe illness and even death. Antibiotic resistance can happen to anyone, irrespective of age, gender and location. Testing for antibiotic resistance is therefore of increasing importance, firstly to determine if antibiotics are needed and secondly, testing to ensure the most effective antibiotic is administered. The Eurofins microbiology laboratory has an important role to play in preserving the efficacy of antibiotics amongst the Irish population since there has been no significant discovery of new molecules during recent decades.
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