Our labs support cultivation-based and molecular microbiology techniques, enabling cutting-edge analytical, multi-omics driven and experimental research in geomicrobiology and biogeochemistry
What we do
We study microbial diversity, activity and interactions in water, gas, soil, and sediment, both in situ and ex situ across natural, anthropogenic environments and extreme environments. We also characterise the geochemistry and mineralogy of natural materials impacted by microbial activities across spatial and temporal gradients. Our laboratories are equipped for aerobic and anaerobic culturing, DNA/RNA/protein extraction and visualisation and general sample processing and wet chemistry work. The labs also house specialised equipment for field-based research activities.
Facilities and equipment
Key capabilities include:
- Anaerobic culturing – Coy anaerobic glove chamber (two sets of gloves)
- Spectrophotometric analyses – Hach benchtop spectrophotometer
- Fluorescent probe visualisation – BioRad gel documentation system
- Biosafety isolation – UV sterilising/air-recirculating biosafety cabinet
- Ultralow cold storage – -80C freezer
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