EQO
EQO is a biotechnology and data science company specializing in environmental genomics, particularly eRNA and eDNA technologies, to diagnose, monitor, and manage aquatic ecosystems. They serve public and private clients by providing advanced diagnostics, species identification, population dynamics, biodiversity assessments, and invasive species management to support the health and restoration of freshwater and marine environments.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
Portable high-volume field sampling kit
A shipped sampling kit designed to collect large-volume water samples with built-in preservation for nucleic acids and return logistics for laboratory processing.
Automated autosampling and preservation system
An in-situ autosampler configured to collect and preserve genetic samples on a programmable schedule, intended for autonomous, near real-time monitoring and early detection.
Portable high-volume field sampling kit
A shipped sampling kit designed to collect large-volume water samples with built-in preservation for nucleic acids and return logistics for laboratory processing.
Automated autosampling and preservation system
An in-situ autosampler configured to collect and preserve genetic samples on a programmable schedule, intended for autonomous, near real-time monitoring and early detection.
Services
Molecular detection and taxonomic identification of aquatic species from environmental samples using qPCR, metabarcoding, and sequencing.
Bioinformatics analysis of sequencing and qPCR data to estimate relative abundance, activity/stress markers, and population trends over time.
Microbial community profiling and fingerprinting to identify pollution sources, assess biosecurity threats, and detect potential toxin producers.
Integrated sampling and analytics to assess ecosystem condition, detect harmful algal blooms, and provide severity forecasting relevant to human health and operations.
Provision of portable high-volume sampling kits for standardized collection and preservation of large water volumes, shipped to client site and returned to the lab.
Deployment and management of autonomous autosampling units that collect scheduled genetic snapshots and return cartridges to the laboratory for analysis.
Molecular detection and taxonomic identification of aquatic species from environmental samples using qPCR, metabarcoding, and sequencing.
Bioinformatics analysis of sequencing and qPCR data to estimate relative abundance, activity/stress markers, and population trends over time.
Microbial community profiling and fingerprinting to identify pollution sources, assess biosecurity threats, and detect potential toxin producers.
Integrated sampling and analytics to assess ecosystem condition, detect harmful algal blooms, and provide severity forecasting relevant to human health and operations.
Provision of portable high-volume sampling kits for standardized collection and preservation of large water volumes, shipped to client site and returned to the lab.
Deployment and management of autonomous autosampling units that collect scheduled genetic snapshots and return cartridges to the laboratory for analysis.
Expertise Areas
- Environmental genomics
- Environmental transcriptomics
- Aquatic eDNA/eRNA monitoring
- Bioinformatics and metagenomics
Key Technologies
- Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis
- Environmental RNA (eRNA) transcriptomics
- Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
News & Updates
A webinar discussing the application of bioinformatics and metagenomics in water management.
An overview of EQO's latest RNA-based monitoring solutions.
A discussion on how eRNA technology enhances early detection and ecosystem monitoring.
An article highlighting EQO's contributions to endangered species protection.
A study on detecting white sharks using environmental DNA techniques.
An article on using eDNA metabarcoding for fish biodiversity assessment.
A webinar discussing the application of bioinformatics and metagenomics in water management.
An overview of EQO's latest RNA-based monitoring solutions.
A discussion on how eRNA technology enhances early detection and ecosystem monitoring.
An article highlighting EQO's contributions to endangered species protection.
A study on detecting white sharks using environmental DNA techniques.
An article on using eDNA metabarcoding for fish biodiversity assessment.