Biology and Microbiology Lab
The Biology and Microbiology Laboratory supports water quality monitoring programs through standardized and innovative methods to achieve the objectives set by the Water Framework Directive (DMA 2000/60 / EC) .

Applications
- Identification and monitoring of cyanobacteria in water
- Extraction and quantification of microcystins
- Biodegradation analysis of microcystins
- Analysis of microbiological indicators (E. coli, Enterococcos, Coliforms, Clostridium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa) to determine the quality of drinking and recreational waters
- Analysis of biological indicators for the determination of the ecological state of the waters
- Determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) of microorganisms (antibiograms)
- Acute and chronic toxicity tests with algae, invertebrates and fish following standard protocols (ISO, OECD)
- Microcosm and mesocosm tests at the population and community level

Equipment

PCR Thermocycler, to perform PCR reaction

Gel Documentation System, GelDoc Go Imaging System of Bio-Rad

Incubator for cyanobacteria and bacteria cultures