Microbes and microbiome
Delve deeper into microbial communities and their genomic landscapes
Microbiology research areas
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From individual organisms to complex ecosystems: Exploring microbial life with NGS and dPCR
Microbiology has transformed from examining unique microorganisms to mapping entire microbial ecosystems, revealing the intricate dynamics of microbial communities. Whether you’re aiming to advance human health, improve food safety or protect the environment, our NGS and dPCR technologies provide the precision and depth needed to analyze these communities and uncover insights that drive impactful discoveries.
Foodborne illness
From Listeria thriving in refrigerated deli foods to Norovirus persisting in treated water, the pathogens behind foodborne illness have evolved to evade exactly the conditions we rely on to stop them. Explore the biology of key bacterial, viral and parasitic threats – and the NGS and dPCR assays designed to detect them with confidence.
Waterborne illness
Waterborne pathogens don't need large numbers to cause an outbreak. Take Norovirus – a few dozen particles are enough. Discover how NGS and dPCR cut through the complexity of diverse water environments to identify bacterial and viral threats early, from drinking water surveillance to wastewater monitoring.
Plant pathogens
Some pathogens like Ralstonia solanacearum can colonize a plant's vascular system long before wilting appears, and by then, the window for intervention has often closed. Find out how NGS and dPCR support detection across the full crop cycle – from pre-planting soil screening to post-harvest compliance testing.
Biopesticides
Microbial biopesticides offer targeted, resistance-aware crop protection, but living organisms are only as reliable as the quality control behind them. Discover how dPCR quantifies beneficial microbes to single-copy precision, and how NGS tracks resistance development in pest populations before it becomes a field-scale problem.
Biofertilizers
Nitrogen-fixing, phosphate-solubilizing stress-tolerating – the microbes behind biofertilizers are doing remarkable work underground, but their performance depends on getting strain identity and concentration exactly right. See how NGS maps soil microbial communities and dPCR keeps formulations consistent from bench to field.