ARLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recent years molecular testing by PCR and DNA sequencing have identified new populations of microorganisms which have not been cultured using traditional methods. Current culture methods are not able to replicate the precise microenvironments required for their growth. These microorganisms are often referred to as viable, but not cultivable (VBNCs), unculturables, or uncultivables.
Fermentöme's patent-pending technology platform enables the cultivation of previously uncultivable microorganisms. The start-up company plans to provide culture services and systems to larger companies and institutions. The company is seeking early adopters. Fermentöme can target the culture of a specific genetically-identified species within a biological or environmental sample, or can seek to grow most or all of the species within the sample, including species not previously detected by PCR.
"I am hopeful that our microbial mining technology will enable major advances in many industries. While molecular detection methods have enormous value, microbial cultures generate a complete set of genes, pathways, proteins, and other economically valuable biological molecules and information. In partnership with other academic and company labs, we hope to generate new diagnostics, therapeutics, biofuels and conversion systems, industrial enzymes, bioremediation cocktails, etc. I encourage the research community to contact Fermentöme if you have interest in culturing challenging species of microflora," said Fermentöme CTO and founder, Dr. Sankar Marichamy.
About the Company: Fermentöme, Inc. is an Angel-investor backed start-up headquartered in suburban Boston, Massachusetts. The Company is seeking both customers and strategic allies to deploy its technology worldwide. The technology platform is currently focused on bacterial cultures, but is adaptable to other microflora, including fungi, protists, and co-cultures of viruses and hosts. All rights reserved.
Contact: For further information see www.fermentome.com, or send an email describing the nature of your interest to: contact@fermentome.com twitter: @fermentome