Species-Level eDNA Quantification using Digital PCR
Posted on July 3, 2025 by H2O Molecular Monitoring biodiversity is essential for understanding and protecting environmental health. Traditional wildlife surveys, such as counting, tracking, and photographing organisms, are time‑consuming, sometimes invasive, and often provide only a limited snapshot. Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis offers a faster, non‑invasive alternative. What is eDNA? As organisms move […]
Microbial Source Tracking
Posted on February 10, 2025 by H2O Molecular Water supplies are fundamental to public health, environmental stability, and economic prosperity. When elevated levels of bacteria or viruses are detected in our water bodies, the burning question becomes: Where did they come from? Microbial Source Tracking (MST) is the key—it identifies the origins of water contamination […]
Digital PCR: The New Gold Standard for Quantifying Microbes in Environmental Samples
Posted on October 29, 2024 by H2O Molecular Precise quantification of microorganisms and genetic material is vital for generating reliable data and actionable insights from environmental samples. Traditionally, quantitative PCR (qPCR) has been the go-to technique for measuring DNA in samples. However, as we face more complex environmental challenges and apply molecular methods to more […]