Bacterial service analyses
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A broad range of service analyses are available to profit and non-profit customers for the identification, typing and characterization of bacteria. In addition, BCCM/LMG also offers assays for antimicrobial susceptibility testing and microbiological activity testing. Techniques are chosen case by case based on a number of preliminary tests and 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 | |
| Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP™) fingerprinting | |
| Based on assembled whole genome sequence data | |
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Bacterial typing |
Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP™) fingerprinting |
| Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) fingerprinting | |
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Microbial diversity studies |
Cultivation-dependent diversity studies (using MALDI-TOF-MS) |
Bacterial counting |
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Whole genome sequencing (WGS) |
WGS, incl. DNA extraction and delivery of raw reads |
| WGS assembly and delivery of assembled WGS | |
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Phenotypic characterization |
Miniaturized API® strips for basic phenotypic characterization |
| BIOLOG MicroPlates for extensive testing of carbohydrate assimilation | |
| Gas-chromatographic analysis of whole-cell fatty acid composition | |
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Bacterial assays |
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing |
| Microbial bioassays | |
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Cryopreservation |
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
- Bioassays for antibacterial activity screening
- Diversity and taxonomy of plant-pathogens
- Food bacteriology: process contaminants, spoilers and (functional) starter cultures (with emphasis on lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid bacteria)
- Intestinal microbiota in health and disease (with emphasis on bifidobacteria)
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