Day in the Life of the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research – How is the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research’s work helping to advance microbial research?
Dr. Gustavo Fehrenbach is a research scientist at the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research, who has worked on the characterization of bacterial communities, which is an essential analysis for processes that rely on microorganisms.
Why is it important?
Understanding bacterial communities allows companies to optimise their processes, enhance product quality, and ensure regulatory compliance, leading to more efficient and sustainable practices.
the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research, utilizing the MinION™ nanopore sequencer, can analyse large amounts of DNA and provide taxonomic classification of bacteria with an accuracy above 99%. Several companies from various sectors, such as the dairy industry, cleaning products, and animal feed, have partnered with the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research on their projects. With the necessary expertise, specific protocols were designed to meet unique needs and provide expert outputs to these companies.