Identification and Detection of Marine Microorganisms

Marine microbial communities, including bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, have various advantages in biotechnological processes. In the detection of marine microorganisms, it is often necessary to detect certain groups of microorganisms, such as pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or microorganisms related to the safety of marine biological products. Detection of such microorganisms requires highly specific and high-accuracy detection techniques. Current detection methods include traditional classification and identification techniques, serological methods based on antigen-antibody reactions, and molecular biology methods based on specific gene detection. Conventional macroscopic colony morphology observation mainly observes the growth status of colonies on their suitable medium. Serological detection technology is based on the specific combination of antigen and antibody in immunology, which can detect antibody/antigen. Molecular detection technology is the main technical method for pathogen detection and diagnosis nowadays. It performs sequence amplification or specific probe binding based on a specific gene sequence of the target organism and performs electrophoresis, color development, or fluorescence to detect microorganisms.

Fig. 1 Potential applications of marine microorganisms in health product developments. (Dewapriya P, et al., 2014)

Our Services

CD BioSciences provides marine microbial culture and identification services. Our analytical services include microbial identification, qPCR, whole genome sequencing and bioinformatics, microbial community analysis, ecotoxicity testing, fuel testing, and chemical analysis. At CD BioSciences, we have extensive experience in providing fast and accurate marine microbial identification according to international standards.

• Marine Microorganisms Identification
  • Defined or mixed species samples
  • Non-cultured organisms
  • Speciation in closely related taxa
  • New species discovery
• Genomic Analysis
  • Microbiome analysis
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Microbial cell line characterization or identification
  • Analysis of the presence of toxins or virulence gene families
  • Resistance gene analysis
  • DNA sequencing
• Marine Microorganisms Strain Typing

Our Detection Technologies

• Traditional classification and identification technology
  We stained the bacteria and observed them under a microscope. We choose the corresponding staining method according to the pre-determined observation items. The commonly used staining methods include gram staining, methylene blue staining, Ziehl-Neelsen staining, Giemsa staining, flagella staining, spore staining dyeing, etc.
• Serological testing methods
  We identify marine microbes by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and immunosensors.
• Molecular detection technology
  We detect marine microorganisms by real-time PCR, dot blot, in situ hybridization, and gene chip technology.

What You Can Send?

• Bacterial, viral, and fungal isolates can be sent to our labs as Petri dishes, slants, or broths to produce adequate growth.
• We also accept mixed cultures and other types of samples such as samples of water, swabs, or contaminated products, but please contact us to discuss available options before submitting.

CD BioSciences is a professional service provider for the marine biology industry. Our identification and detection services of marine microorganisms can ensure that the most suitable methods and techniques are selected for your project. We provide our customers with the most precise ingredient data and highly informed process expertise. Our team of biomass experts plays a key role in the formulation, optimization and commercial evaluation of biomass value-added processes in industry and academia. If necessary, please feel free to contact us.

Reference

1. Dewapriya P, Kim S. Marine microorganisms: An emerging avenue in modern nutraceuticals and functional foods[J]. Food Research International, 2014, 56: 115-125.

Please kindly note that our services can only be used to support research purposes (Not for clinical use).