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MicroDiagnostics

Is your soil or groundwater suitable for bioremediation? You can’t know that until you know which microbes are present. Gaining a full, comprehensive understanding of your microbial community is vital for any further decontamination actions.

Novorem can detect and track the abundance of any microbe of interest, so you know how much beneficial, naturally occurring bacteria is present – and how many microbes that will hinder biodegradation you’ll have to manage.

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How does MicroDiagnostics work?

We use gene quantification to measure:

  • The abundance of specific DNA sequences – finding any genes of interest to your bioremediation efforts.
  • The total numbers of bacteria, archaea and chlorinated-solvent-respiring genera, so you know exactly what you’re dealing with.
  • The quantity of functional genes needed to break down chlorinated ethene, a highly toxic contaminant.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of your microbial community

Using cutting-edge DNA sequencing, Novorem can provide a detailed description of the microbial community present in any given environment. In any microbial community there will also be bacteria helpful to hydrocarbon degradation, so we target other groups for measurement based on their functionality in bioremediating different contaminants.

We then summarise the thousands of DNA sequences in a simple table describing the percentage abundance and metabolic characteristics of each major constituent population – allowing you to make well-informed decisions about your soil and groundwater.

Example of a Novorem microbial community summary table
Example of what your microbial summary will look like.

Options for MicroDiagnostics

Community Profiling

Get a snapshot of the entire community of microbes present at your site and in your soil or groundwater.

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Enzyme Assays

Learn how easy it will be to bioremediate your site – test the microbial biomass and oxidative ability of your microbial community.

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Gene Quantification

Find out exactly what you’re dealing with: use DNA identification to learn what specific microbes are present in a sample.

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What others have to say about MicroDiagnostics

“Since 2015, Nation Partners has collaborated with Novorem on complex remediation projects that require advanced analytical techniques and evaluation of suitable amendments for bioremediation applications. We have always been impressed by Novorem’s expertise and responsiveness, and their ability to translate complex technical ideas into easy-to-understand language. We have even brought Novorem to meet clients to provide a better understanding of the needs and benefits of microbes in site remediation. We would highly recommend Novorem for the analytical capabilities and expert interpretations.”
Chris Duesterberg, Senior Principal, Nation Partners

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Want to know how MicroDiagnostics can work for you?

Learn more about the microbes at your site.
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