Microbial Insights, Inc.

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

MI tapped into the spirit of science 🔬 in the Garden State! We’re grateful for the incredible experts who attended and t...
08/28/2026

MI tapped into the spirit of science 🔬 in the Garden State! We’re grateful for the incredible experts who attended and the thoughtful discussions they brought that made this full-day workshop, led by MI CEO Dora Taggart and VP of Applied Innovation Dr. Sam Rosolina, a resounding success. Outreach and education are in MI’s DNA 🧬, and we’re proud to offer workshops like these and remote webinar-style trainings at no cost. Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our team about molecular biological tools training for your team and comment below 👇 where MI should go next!

Join us this 9/15 for our monthly Insights in Practice webinar, presented by Dr. Mohor Chatterjee from ExxonMobil Techno...
08/27/2026

Join us this 9/15 for our monthly Insights in Practice webinar, presented by Dr. Mohor Chatterjee from ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company! In this session, titled Development of Molecular Biomarkers for Monitoring and Mitigation of Microbial Corrosion, we will learn:

🧬 How novel biomarkers for corrosive biofilms improve oilfield and pipeline asset management
💡 Where ATP assays and DNA sequencing may fall short in MIC monitoring
🔬 How qPCR testing can be incorporated into routine monitoring of biofilm & planktonic samples

This session will be LIVE ONLY and will not be recorded, so mark your calendars and join us on Tuesday 9/15 at 11am EST!

Some microbes make reservoirs sour, but others, such as biosurfactant producers and fermenters, can help release oil fro...
08/25/2026

Some microbes make reservoirs sour, but others, such as biosurfactant producers and fermenters, can help release oil from subsurface rock pores and make recovery super sweet!

Microbially enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) strategies leverage natural processes to “loosen” oil trapped in the reservoir, increasing production to meet demand without damage. When using MEOR at your site, incorporate molecular microbiological methods to make data-driven decisions:
🦠 Monitor critical MEOR-related microbial populations
📈 Evaluate stimulating treatment effect and success
🛢️ Track souring genetic potential to protect your product

Learn more about microbial solutions to major energy-sector concerns on our website here: https://hubs.ly/Q04sdB3p0

‼️Last chance to register! We are 1 week away from MI’s BioDriven: Microbial Innovation in Remediation and Resource Reco...
08/18/2026

‼️Last chance to register! We are 1 week away from MI’s BioDriven: Microbial Innovation in Remediation and Resource Recovery full-day workshop in Bridgewater, NJ. Details below 👇

🔗 Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04t9Y500
📍 Bridgewater Marriott
📅 August 25th, from 10:00am-4:00pm
😋 Hot lunch provided!

Check out the course schedule below and look forward to this workshop next week!

Pressure testing vessels is imperative for confirming asset usability and integrity, but introducing unclean water into ...
08/13/2026

Pressure testing vessels is imperative for confirming asset usability and integrity, but introducing unclean water into these tanks may be seeding microbial biofilms that lead to downstream corrosion and equipment failures.

Use molecular microbiological methods to evaluate your water treatment procedures and protect your vessels:
➡️ Evaluate biocide applications and disinfecting success
➡️ Monitor in-system water for corrosive populations
➡️ Investigate concerns and failures for microbiologically influenced corrosion

Dealing with MIC can feel like a high-pressure situation, but preventative testing and microbial management can let off some steam 💨 Learn more about MIC testing with MI here: https://hubs.ly/Q04sdLl40

Is your site’s subsurface PFAS contamination dissolved in groundwater or sorbed to soil? Inform your cleanup strategy wi...
08/11/2026

Is your site’s subsurface PFAS contamination dissolved in groundwater or sorbed to soil? Inform your cleanup strategy with Min-Traps®!

Understanding PFAS partitioning at your site can improve conceptual site models (CSMs), enhance on-site risk management, and inform targeted clean-up strategies based on contaminant behavior. Min-Traps® make gathering partitioning data easy and understandable.

👉 Instead of drilling and coring to gather site materials, which can be expensive, for in-lab contaminant partitioning studies, Min-Traps® are passive samplers deployed in existing monitoring wells.
👉 Because they are integrated into existing site infrastructure, Min-Trap® studies are repeatable, paving the way for consistent and cost-effective monitoring.
👉 On-site deployment and the incorporation of your site’s aquifer material directly into the Min-Trap® capture subsurface realities without the interpretation caveats of bench-top lab studies.

Read more at our website linked below and reach out to our team at [email protected] to bring Min-Traps® to your site!

MI President and CEO Dora Taggart is speaking at Australia’s Emerging Contaminants Symposium this August 20th! Jointly h...
08/06/2026

MI President and CEO Dora Taggart is speaking at Australia’s Emerging Contaminants Symposium this August 20th! Jointly hosted by ALGA, Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants, and SETAC Australia, this hybrid symposium will discuss emerging issues in contaminated land management, from treatment to opportunity.

We’ll be talking about recovering rare earth elements and critical minerals from mining-impacted lands using microbial technologies – addressing cleanup concerns and extracting valuable materials at the same time.

Attend this talk to learn about turning mining waste 🗑️ into microbial wins 💸!

MI’s industry-leading portfolio of qPCR assays has supported bioremediation at BTEX-impacted sites for decades, but did ...
08/04/2026

MI’s industry-leading portfolio of qPCR assays has supported bioremediation at BTEX-impacted sites for decades, but did you know that our CENSUS®-qPCR and QuantArray®-Petro can also detect and quantify microbial groups that degrade more petroleum products beyond BTEX?

From alkanes to oxygenates, aliphatics to aromatics, MI’s qPCR catalog has the gene targets needed to make data-driven decisions for your petroleum hydrocarbon impacted site.

Check out our website’s Services by Contaminant pages, such as here for alkanes: https://hubs.ly/Q04p_cRZ0

Learn more about the range of petroleum product biodegradation pathways captured by QuantArray®-Petro at this white paper: https://hubs.ly/Q04p_f_G0

Turn petroleum impacts into problems of the past with data from CENSUS®-qPCR and QuantArray®-Petro!

Not to spill the beans ☕, but MI’s Dad Jokes Calendar page for August is available at the link below and on our website ...
08/01/2026

Not to spill the beans ☕, but MI’s Dad Jokes Calendar page for August is available at the link below and on our website now. Start your month off with this refreshing coffee pun!

Fire in the hole! Microbial Insights’ qPCR assays and DNA sequencing capabilities make bioremediation a blast for contam...
07/30/2026

Fire in the hole! Microbial Insights’ qPCR assays and DNA sequencing capabilities make bioremediation a blast for contaminants like nitroaromatics, RDX, ANFO, and more. From defense to demolition, munitions to mining, our molecular biological tools enable:

🧬 Detection and quantification of explosives-degrading microbes
💥 qPCR assays for every nitrogen cycling step to understand biodegradation potential of blasting agents and community nutrient use
🌎 Community-level assessment to illuminate ecosystem resilience, redevelopment, and recovery opportunities

Our molecular testing helps your site strategy go out with a bang. Turn complex contamination challenges into clear, actionable solutions. Reach out to our team at [email protected] to discuss explosives bioremediation at your site!

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10515 Research Drive
Knoxville, TN
37932

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

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