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Microbial Insights, Inc.

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Microbial Insights, Inc.

Environmental Remediation | Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion | Microbial Source Tracking

Microbial Insights (MI) is a biotechnology laboratory specializing in the development and application of cutting edge molecular biological tools (MBTs) and environmental molecular diagnostics (EMDs) to describe and quantify microbial communities. Environmental Remediation: CENSUS qPCR and QuantArray analyses to quantify bacteria and functional genes involved in contaminant biodegradation including Dehalococcoides. Stable isotope probing (SIP) to conclusively determine whether biodegradation is occurring in situ. Microbial Induced Corrosion: DNA based molecular microbiological methods (MMM) for accurate and comprehensive quantification of microorganisms responsible for MIC such as sulfate reducing bacteria and methanogens. Microbial Source Tracking: Quantify host associated biomarkers such as HF183 to identify sources of fecal pollution. MI has 23 years of experience in MBTs and EMDs and we recognize that state-of-the-art technologies must be coupled with personalized customer service. We are committed to serving our clients at each step in the process from assay selection through data interpretation. Specialties
Dehalococcoides, qPCR, Bio-Trap, molecular biological tools, MBTs, stable isotope probing, SIP, CENSUS, QuantArray, PLFA, DNA testing, microbial induced corrosion, microbial source tracking, Next generation sequencing, DGGE, environmental molecular diagnostics, EMDs, in situ microcosms, microbiology

09/03/2025

Drinking Water Systems: A World of Opportunity

🚿 Common Problem: Biofilm formation in drinking water systems can reduce water quality, leading to health risks and infrastructure issues.

💡 Where We Come In: Our tools identify biofilm-forming microbes and provide actionable data to mitigate their impact.

🛠️ What We Offer: NGS reveals microbial diversity and identifies biofilm contributors, supporting proactive water system management and compliance.

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we celebrate the dedication, innovation, and hard work that drive progress in every field (including science!).

From our team at Microbial Insights, thank you to the workers who make a difference every day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday.

08/27/2025

Burgers, hotdogs, nice weather, and karaoke. The Microbial Insights crew knows how to mix good food with even better laughs at our fall cookout.

Don’t worry, we won’t out anyone for their unique karaoke skills.... but we have the videos on file.

08/25/2025

Our September webinar is next week!
As always it is free to watch, so make sure you sign up for it.

🗓September 2nd
⏲11 am EST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7949939008021995104

Dr. Debora Ramos from Worley Consulting will speak on Science-Based Remediation: Integrating Molecular Tools into Site Management

To watch any previous webinars: https://microbe.com/webinars/

08/21/2025

What’s growing in your tailings pond and what is it telling you?

Tailings ponds aren’t just passive holding areas. They’re biologically active systems where microbial communities can drive major geochemical processes.

By testing for microbial activity, you gain insight into:

-Potential acid generation risks
-Passive metal recovery processes
-Opportunities to reduce treatment costs

At Microbial Insights, we help you unlock this hidden layer of information using molecular tools, giving you data that supports smarter management and long-term planning.

Let your tailings pond work for you, not against you.

08/18/2025

Bio-Extract™ : Field Innovation for DNA Isolation

🌍 Sampling at remote sites just got easier. Imagine working at a contaminated site far from the nearest shipping hub. With Bio-Extract™, you can isolate DNA directly in the field, reducing shipping headaches and protecting sample integrity.

🔬 Here’s how it works:
•Isolate DNA during the sampling campaign.
•Ship bulk-preserved DNA at the end of the campaign.
•Enjoy reduced shipping costs and fewer preservation concerns.

💡 Why it’s groundbreaking: DNA isolation in the field preserves microbial integrity, ensuring reliable results for environmental remediation, corrosion risk, and more.

📌 Discover how Bio-Extract™ is changing the game: https://microbe.com/bio-extract/

08/14/2025

From groundbreaking science to boot-scootin’ line dancing, ISMOS 10 had it all! 🧪🤠

We learned, connected, and had a whole lot of fun. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, presented, and made this year’s conference such a success. The energy, collaboration, and passion for microbiology were inspiring.

We can’t wait to see what next time brings!

08/13/2025

Our August webinar is next week!
As always it is free to watch, so make sure you sign up for it.

🗓August 20th
⏲11 am EST

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1635796670990925661

Dr. Paul Hatzinger, from APTIM, will speak on Prospects for PFAS Bioremediation: Inherent Limitations and Reasons for Optimism

To watch any previous webinars: https://microbe.com/webinars/

08/11/2025

Setting the stage for science!

ISMOS 10 is here, and we’re proud to be both sponsor and host for this year’s conference in Nashville, Tennessee. We can’t wait to welcome brilliant minds from around the world to explore the latest in microbiology innovation.

08/07/2025

Environmental Remediation: A World of Opportunity

🌱 Common Problem: Contaminated sites with petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals require sustainable and effective cleanup strategies.

💡 Where We Come In: By characterizing microbial communities and their degradation pathways, we help clients harness bioremediation to address these pollutants.

🛠️ What We Offer: Tools like QuantArray®-Petro provide precise microbial data, supporting tailored bioremediation strategies and reducing remediation timelines.

08/05/2025

VSOL Group is taking on heavyweights in the lab... and now in the octagon. 🥊

At Microbial Insights, we’re no strangers to a good fight against tough microbial challenges. Don't throw in the towel for your project, email us info@microbe.com

Maybe it’s time to get our own corner in the UFC👀

07/31/2025

Corrosion. Souring. Emulsification. Scaling.
They’re not just chemistry problems; they can be microbial.

In midstream oil & gas operations, microbial activity is often overlooked as a root cause of major operational challenges. But behind the scenes, microbes can accelerate corrosion, drive H₂S production, accelerate scale formation, and destabilize fluids; costing time, money, and safety.

At Microbial Insights, we help you uncover what’s really happening inside your pipelines, tanks, and separators with tools like CENSUS® qPCR and QuantArray®-MIC.

🎯 Don’t just treat the symptoms, target the source.

Get clarity. Reduce risk. Protect your infrastructure.

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10515 Research Drive
Knoxville, TN
37932

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18655738188

Website

http://www.microbe.com/

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Actionable data with innovative molecular technologies. MI is building a brighter future with technologies that contribute to a resilient environment.

Microbial Insights (MI) is a biotechnology laboratory specializing in the development and application of cutting edge molecular biological tools (MBTs) and environmental molecular diagnostics (EMDs) to describe and quantify microbial communities. Environmental Remediation: CENSUS qPCR and QuantArray analyses to quantify bacteria and functional genes involved in contaminant biodegradation including Dehalococcoides. Stable isotope probing (SIP) to conclusively determine whether biodegradation is occurring in situ. Microbial Induced Corrosion: DNA based molecular microbiological methods (MMM) for accurate and comprehensive quantification of microorganisms responsible for MIC such as sulfate reducing bacteria and methanogens. Microbial Source Tracking: Quantify host associated biomarkers such as HF183 to identify sources of f***l pollution. MI has 23 years of experience in MBTs and EMDs and we recognize that state-of-the-art technologies must be coupled with personalized customer service. We are committed to serving our clients at each step in the process from assay selection through data interpretation. Specialties Dehalococcoides, qPCR, Bio-Trap, molecular biological tools, MBTs, stable isotope probing, SIP, CENSUS, QuantArray, PLFA, DNA testing, microbial induced corrosion, microbial source tracking, Next generation sequencing, DGGE, environmental molecular diagnostics, EMDs, in situ microcosms, microbiology