After decades of supporting successful remediation projects, we know that cleanup using microorganisms is sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. However, one often-overlooked advantage is how effective microorganisms are at teamwork, just like us at Microbial Insights. Microbes have synergistic interactions within a community that offer importance for soil and plant health. When implementing a nature-based…
Microbial Insights is proud to collaborate with federal regulatory and grant agencies, bringing our scientific expertise and in-house capabilities to support government programs and strengthen regulatory compliance. We regularly provide training for federal and state agencies on how molecular biological tools (MBTs) can serve as powerful lines of evidence in routine site assessments including Superfund…
Using the Min-Trap® to Assess PFAS Partitioning It has been demonstrated that a number of processes affect the transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) in groundwater. PFAS can sorb to organic carbon, metal minerals and exhibit high affinity for air-water interfaces. The magnitude of these processes can vary in time and space, particularly at sites…
Microbial Insights is proud to team with researchers, regulators, and companies serving the mining and oil and gas industries to apply proven microbial solutions to some of the energy sector’s most pressing challenges. The unbiased, actionable data Microbial Insights provides can help to cost-effectively enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and environmental responsibility of industrial operations. Below…
In this edition, we spotlight groundbreaking partnerships that harness large, cross-company datasets to deliver insights with far-reaching impact. Traditionally, field sampling results remain siloed by site, but when data from multiple projects is combined, the possibilities for innovation multiply. Discover how two major advancements in environmental remediation and oil field corrosion management are driving progress…
For more than 30 years, Microbial Insights has been a trusted global biotechnology laboratory, delivering precise, actionable data on microorganisms which drive smarter decisions. Our unwavering commitment to innovation and collaboration keeps us at the forefront of many industries. Privately held by an active, internal owner, we operate independently, without involvement from private equity firms,…
Microbially Mediated Mineral Recovery from Coal Ash File:Dan River coal ash spill – impoundment and power plant – 2014.jpg. (2024, December 29). Wikimedia Commons. Retrieved December 10, 2025, from https://w.wiki/Ga$K. In the mining industry, strategies that leverage microbial processes are increasingly attractive as sustainable and cost-effective methods for improving the recovery efficiency of precious metals…
Produced Water, Critical Minerals, and Microbially Mediated Recovery Mining companies are exploring microbially mediated processes such as bioleaching for critical mineral recovery. Meanwhile, energy companies are investigating oilfield produced water as a supply stream for critical minerals. At the intersection of these interests, biomining offers a transformative opportunity to extract high value critical minerals directly…
Top 4 Biotech Applications for the Mining Industry In recent decades, a greater focus on harnessing microbial processes for industrial applications has led to the development of innovative solutions to some of the mining industry’s most pressing challenges. The unbiased, actionable data Microbial Insights provides can help to cost-effectively enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and environmental…
Shipping In The Hot Weather: The More You Know As the warmer months approach, we want to remind you of the importance of maintaining proper sample storage conditions to ensure accurate and reliable results. During this time, temperatures can fluctuate, and it’s critical to ensure your samples remain within the required hold temperature range to…