Bacterial service analyses
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A range of service analyses are available to profit and non-profit customers for the identification and characterization of bacteria. Techniques are chosen case by case taking into account the aim of the assignment. Well-validated and up-to-date in-house databases and specialized software are used for optimal data processing and interpretation. Service reports are included in the price. To order an analysis, contact us and send your samples or isolates with an official (purchase) order form from your company, specifying:
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List of service analyses
Identification |
MALDI-TOF MS | |
| Partial or nearly complete 16S rRNA gene sequencing | ||
| Sequence analysis of housekeeping genes | ||
| Based on assembled whole genome sequence data through calculation of overall genome related index values (ANI, dDDH, ...) | ||
Customized microbial diversity studies |
Cultivation-dependent (using MALDI-TOF-MS) | |
Next generation sequencing (NGS) related services |
Genome sequencing of a pure culture, incl. DNA extraction and delivery of raw reads | |
| Genome sequence assembly and delivery of the assembled genome sequence (WGS) | ||
Phenotypic characterization |
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) | |
| Metabolic tests (e.g. API®, BIOLOG), only in combination with genome sequencing and/or AST | ||
Freeze drying of third party's culture |
Freeze drying |
Collaboration
BCCM/LMG offers its biological resources and technical expertise for scientific collaborations
- at national and international level
- with academics and/or industry
- in a project consortium or bilateral context
Possible research themes for such collaborations include, but are not limited to:
- Bacterial preservation
- Assessing culturable microbial diversity in a wide range of environments
- Bioprospecting
- Food bacteriology: process contaminants, spoilers and (functional) starter cultures (with emphasis on lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria)
Consultancy
Our team of PhD level experts is always available for a broad range of professional consultancy and specialist services. Covered topics include, but are not limited to
- bacterial taxonomy and characterization
- preservation of bacterial cultures and DNA
- microbial biosafety and biosecurity
- management and quality assurance of microbial resources
- literature studies, e.g. industrial application and safety of specific organisms
- advisory support in scientific dossiers, e.g. for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
- examination of bacterial contamination in various various environments