As we’ve discussed before, the labs participating in the Human Microbiome Project  (HMP) and now the Earth Microbiome Project (EMP) use the PowerSoil DNA Isolation Kit for extraction of DNA from difficult samples because of the increased performance of the DNA in sensitive enzymatic applications.  Human samples from the gut/stool, surface of the skin, and mouth as well as [...]

Most of you are probably back to work after the ASM conference in San Diego. It was a great conference with a lot of exciting talks and posters and we hope you enjoyed our beautiful city.
We would like to send out some special thanks to researchers who collaborated with us to make this one of MO BIO’s [...]

This week’s article is an overview about a subject that is near and dear to our hearts here at MO BIO. That subject is BIOFILM!
After spending many months working with all types of biofilms and biomat samples from around San Diego and speaking with researchers all over the world, we understand the difficulty in determining the microbial diversity [...]

In a previous article I wrote a short primer on soil molecular biology, introducing some of the issues surrounding isolation of DNA and RNA from soil samples, such as PCR inhibitors and lysis considerations. Today I will go into greater detail on the isolation of DNA from microbes in soil and how to optimize your [...]

‘Tis the season to be jolly and at MO BIO Labs, we are a merry crew.  A lighthearted and cheerful atmosphere permeates our halls all year round but it is especially strong during the holiday season.  As we look back on our accomplishments in 2009, with products such as PowerWater, PowerFood, and LifeGuard, we are thankful to all [...]

One of the most difficult sample types we work with in our labs is soil. When developing products and methods for isolation of microbial DNA and RNA from soil, we have to take into account the wide diversity of soils in regards to their organic content, texture, pH, and where the soil was collected. These [...]