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BCI Wins NSF Grant to Develop PCB Degrading Bacteria

BCI Wins NSF Award to Develop PCB- Degrading Bacterial Culture Bioremediation Consulting, Inc (BCI) of Watertown, MA announced today that it has received a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation. Principal Investigator, Dr. Margaret Findlay will lead BCI's research effort on the development of a commerical culture of Dehalococcoides for anaerobic ...

Jan. 13, 2012

By Bioremediation Consulting, Incorporated

Grant Instruments` Shaking Waterbaths have changed…

Grant Instruments have introduced a new range of Shaking Waterbaths known as the Aqua Pro Range. There are three models to choose from; the OLS26 which has a capacity of 26 liters and has combined orbital and linear shaking, for ultimate flexibility and usability. The other two new models, the LSB12 and 18 are linear shaking baths of 12 and 18 liters respectively. Technical specifications can be ...

Oct. 7, 2014

By Camlab Limited

EPA Changes Record of Decision for Site in Pennsylvania

Bioremediation Consulting Inc (BCI) announces that due in large part to the effectiveness of its unique dechlorinating culture, the EPA has agreed to change the Record of Decision (ROD) at the Malvern PA Superfund site from pump and treat to accelerated in situ bioremediation. Based on the success of a 3 year pilot study, the remediation project is being expanded to full scale in October 2009. ...

Jan. 13, 2012

By Bioremediation Consulting, Incorporated

ELITechGroup Microbiology releases a new rapid test to detect resistance to polymyxins.

Among the most clinically significant multidrug-resistant bacteria are carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Because these bacteria usually remain susceptible to polymyxins, interest in this old class of antibiotics has been recently renewed. However, the increasing use of colistin explains why Enterobacterial strains resistant to colistin are increasingly reported worldwide. Currently ...

Oct. 17, 2016

By ELITechGroup

Bioremediation Consulting Inc. (BCI) Announces Development of the First Commercial Culture to Degrade Highly Chlorinated Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Bioremediation Consulting Inc. (BCI) Announces Development of the First Commercial Culture to Degrade Highly Chlorinated Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Bioremediation Consulting Inc., Watertown MA announced the completion of a research project funded by a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a bacterial culture that biodegrades ...

Aug. 2, 2012

By Bioremediation Consulting, Incorporated

Low-pH tolerant Dehalococcoides (Dhc) Culture Developed by Bioremediation Consulting Inc

BCI offers low-pH tolerant Dehalococcoides (Dhc) Culture (March 2, 2011). Bioremediation Consulting, Inc (BCI) of Watertown, MA announced today that it has completed development of a culture of low-pH tolerant Dehalococcoides (Dhc) bacteria to treat groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents such as perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE) converting them to the harmless end ...

Mar. 3, 2011

By Bioremediation Consulting, Incorporated

ELITechGroup Microbiology releases a new rapid test to detect resistance to polymyxins

Among the most clinically significant multidrug-resistantbacteria are carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Because these bacteria usuallyremain susceptible to polymyxins, interest in this old class of antibiotics has been recentlyrenewed. However, the increasing use of colistin explains why Enterobacterial strains resistantto colistin are increasingly reported worldwide. Currently ...

Oct. 17, 2016

By ELITechGroup

Optimizing remedial product vendors’ products with common sense chemistry

For over 15 years Innovative Environmental Technologies, Inc. (IET) has looked toward optimization and maximization of commercially available remedial products using common sense chemistry. When applying remedial products, we as remedial professionals need to look at the basic premises of the technologies to be applied. The optimization of available products and processes is the topic of this ...

Oct. 28, 2013

By Innovative Environmental Technologies, Inc. (IET)

BCI to Report Significant Research Findings on PCB Dechlrorination at Battelle Conference

Bioremediation Consulting, Inc. will present recent research findings on dechlorination of PCBs at the Battelle Conference - "Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds", May 21-24, 2012 in Monterey, California. BCI's research; "PCB Biodegradation by a Dehalococcoides (Dhc) Culture Grown on Trichlorobenzenes" can be found at Poster Location 17 on Level 1 in the Exhibit Hall from ...

May 16, 2012

By Bioremediation Consulting, Incorporated

Silver nanoparticles could pose risk to aquatic ecosystems

Silver nanoparticles are toxic to common bacteria at concentrations found in many aquatic environments across the globe, new research has found. Bacteria often form a key part of ecosystems and these impacts may be felt by the entire system, the researchers warn. Silver nanoparticles are between one and a hundred nanometres (nm) in size and are now used for their antimicrobial action in a wide ...

Nov. 20, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

Lab Scale Activated Sludge Reactors - EBS - Wastewater Training and Consulting

Lab scale activated sludge reactors have been employed by those in academia who study wastewater systems for decades to analyze the effects of selected variables on the treatment of many unique waste streams. Their purpose is to mimic the conditions found in full scale systems as closely as is possible in a system that can be confined to a typical laboratory bench top. The advantage of lab scale ...

Aug. 1, 2016

By Environmental Business Specialists, LLC

Brucellosis Exposed in New Online Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about environmental issues that may impact their health. The latest educational video discusses brucellosis and the bacteria known as Brucella. Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by a genus of bacteria known as Brucella. These bacteria are primarily ...

Sep. 12, 2011

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

New standard for biologically-based cleaners released

The EcoLogo Program, one of North America's most recognizable eco-labels, has released its newly revised standard for biologically-based cleaning and degreasing compounds. Household cleaners are among the new additions to this standard, making biologically-based cleaning products more accessible to the public. "EcoLogo is proud to expand its Biologically-based Cleaning and Degreasing Compounds ...

Apr. 20, 2011

By GLOBE SERIES

New Product Announcement From CL Solutions

CL Solutions now provides a dry microbial blend of Pseudomonas and Bacillus cultures for the bioremediation of petroleum spills. The dry formulation, called MPB, has been developed for use in emergency response situations where immediate availability and a long shelf life are beneficial. MPB is provided as a dry powder that does not require hydration prior to use, but may be prepared in ...

Jan. 22, 2014

By CL Solutions, LLC

Small RNAs yield great amounts of data from ocean microbe samples

An ingenious new method of obtaining marine microbe samples while preserving the microbes' natural gene expression has yielded an unexpected boon: the presence of many varieties of small RNAs -- snippets of RNA that act as switches to regulate gene expression in these single-celled creatures. Before now, small RNA could only be studied in lab-cultured microorganisms; the discovery of its presence ...

May 18, 2009

By MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

White Paper Explores Inline Bioprocess Monitoring Benefits

A new, free white paper from METTLER TOLEDO entitled “Fermentation: Inline Real-Time Monitoring of Key Process Parameters” reviews four examples of how inline monitoring helps ensure efficient bioprocess control. The faster, more thorough analysis provided by inline monitoring helps maximize productivity, reduce costs and shorten manufacturing cycles. METTLER TOLEDO has published a ...

Oct. 23, 2012

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc

Measure pH in the laminar flow

The life science is dealing with organisms – such as microorganisms, plants, and animals. This means, germ free or sterile conditions are most important. To achieve this, the work needs to be performed in closed systems (fermentation) or under laminar flow hoods if manipulations are needed. Working material used in the flow bench needs either be sterile or can be disinfected by ethanol. ...

Mar. 19, 2018

By WTW - a xylem brand

Measure pH in the Laminar Flow

The life science is dealing with organisms – such as microorganisms, plants, and animals. This means, germ free or sterile conditions are most important. To achieve this, the work needs to be performed in closed systems (fermentation) or under laminar flow hoods if manipulations are needed. Working material used in the flow bench needs either be sterile or can be disinfected by ethanol. ...

Mar. 19, 2018

By WTW - a xylem brand

Bruker Daltonics Announces Another US Regulatory Milestone

Since its European launch in 2007, the MALDI Biotyper has revolutionized microbiology testing by providing identification results in minutes versus hours or days for phenotypic methods. The high-throughput MALDI Biotyper CA System can identify 192 isolates in about an hour with a decentralized workflow common to microbiology laboratories, and it can do so at reasonable cost, thus improving ...

Apr. 29, 2014

By Bruker Corporation

EMSL Analytical Acquires Advanced Scientific Laboratories as Strategic Growth Initiatives Continue

Advanced Scientific Laboratories and their AIHA EMLAP accredited laboratory has joined the growing family of EMSL Analytical laboratories across North America. Cinnaminson, NJ, September 29th, 2010 EMSL Analytical is pleased to announce that they have acquired Advanced Scientific Laboratories of Pompano Beach, Florida. The acquisition now provides for a total of 3 laboratories (Pompano Beach, ...

Oct. 4, 2010

By EMSL Analytical, Inc.