Understanding and Addressing Reservoir Souring: Costs, Challenges, and Solutions

Understanding and Addressing Reservoir Souring: Costs, Challenges, and Solutions Reservoir souring is a common and costly challenge in the oil and gas industry, especially during secondary recovery processes. This phenomenon is primarily caused by the activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and sulfate-reducing archaea (SRA), which metabolize sulfate ions in water to produce hydrogen sulfide (H₂S).…

Commercial Versus Research Lab

Commercial Versus Research Lab   Does the lab you are using actually subcontract their molecular work to a local university or is it performed in house?  Read below to understand why using a commercial lab is important to your project:   Why choose a private lab: Customer service – MI provides hands-on customer service, from…

Agriculture: Insights from MI

Agriculture: Insights from MI In the ever-evolving agricultural landscape, there is a big factor most people miss: the little guys.   Understanding the microbial world is key to managing the delicate balance between soil, plants, animals, and environmental factors. Identifying Microbial Threats to Agriculture In agriculture, microbial, fungal, plant, and animal communities interact in complex…

Microbial Insights: Proud Sponsor of The Groundwater Project

Microbial Insights: Proud Sponsor of The Groundwater Project At Microbial Insights, we are proud to support initiatives that align with our mission of advancing scientific understanding and addressing global environmental challenges. That’s why we are honored to sponsor The Groundwater Project (GW-Project), a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to making high-quality groundwater education accessible to everyone.…

Press Release: Microbial Insights Partners with Site Investigation Supply to Enhance Presence and Customer Service in Australian Market

Press Release Microbial Insights Partners with Site Investigation Supply to Enhance Presence and Customer Service in Australian Market 20 September, 2024 Knoxville, TN – Microbial Insights, a global leader in microbial diagnostic solutions, is excited to announce its collaboration with Site Investigation Supply as its official representative in Australia. This partnership enhances Microbial Insights’ established…

Why Are Environmental Remediation Services Important?

Why Are Environmental Remediation Services Important? Environmental remediation services are crucial for revitalizing contaminated land, protecting human health, and enhancing economic and ecological value. In a world filled with finite things let us preserve what we have left. Here are key benefits of environmental remediation:   Improves the Environment Remediation transforms contaminated sites into healthy,…

Reporting by Matrix

Whether a result is reported as cells/mL, cells/g or cells/bead will depend on the sample matrix that was submitted for the analysis. For example, water samples will be reported as cells/mL, and Bio-Trap® samplers will be reported as cells/bead. Although there is not a direct conversion between cells/mL, cells/g and cells/bead, in our experience, they…

New to Microbes? Overview and Help.

Welcome to the captivating world of microbes! If you’re new to the concept or simply curious to learn more, buckle up as we discuss these tiny yet powerful organisms.   What Are Microbes? Microbes, also known as microorganisms, are living organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye. They come in various forms,…

Creating Environmental Insights with QuantArray® Chlor

Creating Environmental Insights with QuantArray® Chlor Environmental remediation continues to evolve, and Microbial Insights Inc. is at the forefront of this transformation with its groundbreaking technology: QuantArray® Chlor. Let’s dive into the power of this innovative solution that has been revolutionizing the assessment of chlorinated solvent-contaminated sites since 2012. Targeted Analysis, Unparalleled Results QuantArray® Chlor…