by Aster Bio | Oct 11, 2024 | Whitepaper
Reading an MCA report is simple with a little guidance. Aster Bio’s Microbial Community Analysis (MCA) test involves extracting genetic material from the MLSS and then using the 16S rRNA regions for microbial identification. Sequencing the 16S region gives us the...
by Aster Bio | Oct 10, 2024 | Whitepaper
While less known than polymers, antifoams, or odor masking agents, bioaugmentation proves useful for correcting biomass insufficiency. Unlike pure chemical options, bioaugmentation works by enhancing the microbial community and restoring steady-state or mature biomass...
by Aster Bio | Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
In wastewater treatment and environmental monitoring, molecular testing technologies have revolutionized the way we analyze microbial populations and identify specific contaminants. But what’s the difference? qPCR vs MCA Tests… Among these technologies,...
by Aster Bio | Oct 3, 2024 | Whitepaper
While quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) and Microbial Community Analysis (MCA) tests both fall under the molecular testing umbrella, they are very different in what they are measuring and how the data can be used in wastewater applications. This whitepaper...
by Aster Bio | Jul 2, 2024 | Wastewater Monitoring
Aster Bio takes Wastewater Monitoring Technology to the Next Level Erik Rumbaugh, Aster Bio Partner and leader in molecular biology and biochemistry, explains next-generation wastewater monitoring technology. Where our wastewater monitoring technology is used Founded...
