Are you curious about the two main types of DNA sequencing technology? Nanopore and Illumina are both powerful tools in genetics research, but it can be difficult to understand how they differ. In this guide, we’ll take a close look at both technologies and compare them side-by-side to help you make an informed decision when...
New research has found a way to predict the impact of prebiotics on the human gut microbiota within days, using an ex vivo, reactor-based, high-throughput SIFR® (Systemic Intestinal Fermentation Research) technology. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the research, its method, and what it means for the future of prebiotic research....
Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that selectively promote the growth and activity of beneficial gut microbiota, thus conferring health benefits to the host. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are prebiotics that are present in human milk and selectively stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria in infants. A new study has investigated the effects of HMOs in...
Urban areas are home to a variety of microbial ecosystems, yet our understanding of the diversity and complexity of these communities is limited. Recent research has suggested that honeybees may provide an effective sampling tool for urban microbiomes. In this blog, we will explore the background, results, and potential applications of this research. ...
Vaginal health is an important topic of conversation, but many myths and misconceptions still exist. In this article, we’ll explore recent research that highlights recent work in the field of vaginal microbiome research. Read on to learn more. Background The microbiome is a community of organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, coexisting in a...
Welcome to the exciting world of metagenomics! Metagenomics is a powerful tool that allows us to study complex microbial communities in their natural environments. It has revolutionized our understanding of how microbes interact with each other and their environment, and it can help us better understand many aspects of biology, from disease diagnosis to climate...
Background Chronic kidney disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. The disease often leads to kidney failure whe it progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ESRD produces $34 billion of costs annually to the US economy. ESRD etiology is often driven by the accumulation of toxic metabolites in body compartments....
Did you know that a fructose-rich diet may have implications for the Mouse Model of MS? A new study published in the journal ImmunoHorizons has found that a fructose-rich diet can alter the gut microbiota and activate the immune system. There is increasing evidence that a Western-style diet rich in simple sugars may be...
Did you know that there is evidence to suggest that psychosocial stress induced gut microbiome shifts have an impact on immune cell development? The interplay between the gut microbiome and the central nervous system has attracted researchers as a potential target for treating stress-related disorders such as depression and anxiety. A new study...
The rapid decline of ecosystems on the Earth is deploring. It is a multifaceted problem and a pillar of the problem is constituted by the overconsumption and mismanagement of plastics. Plastics released to nature crumble into smaller particles that infiltrate into trophic, feeding, chains in ecosystems and accumulate in the members of the system. ...
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