ISSUE: Microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and archaea can colonize and grow in almost any environment. This can thus affect the Art Restoration industry because it can include objects of cultural heritage such as paintings, historical stone monuments and buildings, and archaeological wood. 

IMPACT: Biodeterioration is a collective term for a variety of processes where the presence of microorganisms and their activities and byproducts (e.g., enzymatic degradation, acid corrosion) cause aesthetic and even structural damage to works of art and objects of cultural heritage.

PATH TO RESOLUTION: Our Molecular Biological Tools (MBTs) help you make better informed art restoration remediation decisions. Not all microorganisms are susceptible to the same biocides and antimicrobial treatments. Therefore, thorough and accurate identification of the microorganisms present is a crucial component of selecting an appropriate treatment approach.

• Identify microorganisms present to help in selecting treatment approaches
• Generate an overall profile of bacterial or fungal community
• Quantify total or specific microbial groups of interest for monitoring

ART RESTORATION INDUSTRY

THE MI ADVANTAGE

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Explore Our Molecular Biological Tools (MBTs) and Site Logic Services

Comprehensive Identification and Characterization of Microorganisms from Works of Art

Quantification of Total Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi or Specific Microorganisms of Interest

EASY STEPS TO ADDRESS YOUR ART RESTORATION NEEDS

1) Call us at 865.573.8188 or email at info@microbe.com
2) A friendly member of our team will advise you on the right tools for the job
3) Order and receive your supplies
4) Perform sampling according to our clear and easy protocols
5) Fill out the chain of custody form
6) Send to the nearest Microbial Insights location
7) Receive your unbiased report with actionable data and insight

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