Microbial Insights’ molecular biological tools (MBTs) and sampling technologies are used to support site assessment and remediation at military-, munitions-, and aviation-related sites across the United States and beyond. QuantArray®, CENSUS® qPCR, and Min-TrapsTM can be used to evaluate chlorinated solvents, PFAS, fuels, explosives, or mixed contaminant impact at Department of Defense sites.
This white paper provides insight into microorganisms and enzymes associated with 1,4-dioxane biodegradation. Compared to advanced oxidation processes, bioremediation strategies are a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative for 1,4-dioxane removal. Molecular biological tools and passive samplers for monitoring microorganisms capable of degrading 1,4-dioxane include qPCR, stable isotope probing, in situ microcosm testing, carbon-14 assay analysis,…
Corrosion of electronic components such as circuit boards, microchips, and semiconductors can lead to costly failures, downtime, and repairs. The MI Corrosion Insights Kit makes it easy to collect samples for advanced microbial analysis to determine if microbes are contributing to the corrosion of electronics.
Biosolids offer powerful opportunities for sustainable land use from improving soil health to supporting site restoration. Monitoring with advanced tools like qPCR and whole genome sequencing can help manage environmental risks associated with biosolids application, including nutrient runoff and eutrophication.
This brochure highlights molecular testing methods (qPCR, NGS, WGS) for microbial source tracking efforts to identify, differentiate, and mitigate sources of fecal contamination in waterways.
This brochure highlights microbial testing solutions, including qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing, that help wastewater utilities proactively manage challenges associated with fat, oil, and grease (FOG). Monitoring for microorganisms associated with FOG buildup can aid in preventing sewer blockages and overflows, protect infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
This brochure provides an overview of the Bio-Extract™ field DNA isolation method for environmental samples, which stops biological activity within minutes and stablilizes genetic material for accurate downstream analysis. Performing DNA extractions in the field with Bio-Extract™ eliminates holding time concerns, which is especially helpful for remote and logistically challenging sites.
This white paper explains how sulfate reducing microorganisms contribute to oil reservoir souring and offers strategies for mitigating reservoir souring. Molecular biological tools like qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to monitor microorganisms that are important for oil reservoir souring and souring mitigation.
Molecular biological tools offer innovative solutions for monitoring microbial communities that play essential roles in wastewater treatment. This white paper explores how qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to monitor microorganisms that are important for anaerobic digester management, nitrogen cycling, enhanced biological phosphorus removal, bulking and foaming, and microbial source…
This handout describes how microbial monitoring at sites impacted with 1,4-dioxane can help identify biodegradation potential, support remediation design, and improve regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Microbial analyses that support 1,4-dioxane bioremediation projects include CENSUS® qPCR, stable isotope probing, and whole genome sequencing.