Platforms
Advanced
bioprospecting
Exploring microbial dark matter to revolutionize industrial microbiology
Problem
The microbial diversity of our planet is almost infinite. However, only a small fraction of this diversity is available for industrial use in public or private culture collections, and its exploitation may be restricted by international regulation. In addition, most conventional bioprospecting efforts do not significantly increase the novelty of isolated microorganisms.
Solution
Our bio-explorers are ready to sample the world for you.
At DARWIN, we design and implement advanced bioprospecting strategies that allow us to isolate a larger fraction of novel microorganisms. We have proprietary tools for sampling unconventional environments, and we are pioneers in the rational selection of environmental samples using in situ sequencing and our own microbiome database.
We are leaders in biodiscovery, always supported by the preservation of biodiversity and sustainable development, thus performing ethical microbial bioprospecting.
We have extensive experience in collecting samples from a variety of sources around the world, including extreme environments, natural foods and human-associated samples, among others. We can also perform specific microbial strain analysis from any sample you provide (i.e. samples from production sites, farms, vineyards, wastewater effluents, etc.).
The microbiology that fits your needs
Access to an international sampling network
Expertise in field sampling
Identification of samples enriched in microorganisms of interest by in situ sequencing
Regulatory advice on the use of strains according to the Nagoya Protocol
