Celiac Disease, an autoimmune intestinal disorder affecting an estimated 1% of the population, is characterized by the body’s inappropriate response to gluten resulting in damage to the small intestine. Symptoms range widely, from gastrointestinal distress to nutritional deficiencies, and the only current treatment is a rigorous, lifelong gluten-free diet. The microbiome, on the other hand,...
In the world of genomics, and particularly genomics sequencing, few technologies have had greater impact than that of Illumina Sequencing (also known as a technique called Sequencing by Synthesis (SBS)). By successfully implementing massively parallel sequencing, Illumina Sequencing increased the throughput of genomics sequencing exponentially, propelling the field of genomics into an era of increased...
In the captivating world of microbiology, two primary methods have emerged to study the composition, structure, and function of microbial communities: 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequencing and metagenomics. This article will delve into a comparative analysis of these two techniques. We will explore their fundamental principles and methodologies of each sequencing method, before looking...
Clinical Microbiomics A/S, a leading innovator in bioinformatics and systems biology for the microbiome field based in Copenhagen, Denmark, announces the merger with CosmosID Inc, a leading CLIA-certified, GxP-compliant microbiome CRO based in Germantown, Maryland, United States.
Throughout the years, microbiology has continuously pushed the limits to test for, detect, and measure the microbes found in various environments. However, as the questions surrounding microbiology, and the role microbes play in various aspects of life, the methods in which microbes are tested for and measured needed to improve. One of these questions that...
Amplicon sequencing has been an integral methodology for microbiologists and microbiome researchers for decades; enabling the generation of whole community analysis of bacteria or fungi in any complex sample. By amplifying conserved variable regions of either the 16S gene or ITS gene, microbial communities can be differentiated and measured with high sensitivity at relatively low...
Losing weight is a burden for many while it may emerge as the simplest thing for others. A recent article published in the Washington Post suggests that the reason may be gut microbiome variation. The article highlights a recently published paper in the Nature Communications journal that challenges the notion that all calories contribute equally...
While the world is at the grasp of the global obesity epidemic, childhood malnutrition persists as a pressing issue. A recent article published on National Geographic expressing expert opinion on a solution to malnutrition lies beyond providing sufficient calories and may involve the gut microbiome. As a result, researchers have developed food supplements to enhance...
Understanding the maturation of healthy skin during childhood has long been a subject of scientific interest. To address this knowledge gap, researchers conducted a comprehensive study in Germany, investigating skin parameters across various age groups. The research team employed CosmosID for the skin microbiome sequencing, providing valuable insights into the maturation process.
The microbiome is the complex and diverse collection of microorganisms that live in, and on, our bodies. Recent research has revealed a strong connection between the microbiome and cancer, with many scientists believing that it plays an important role in both preventing and promoting cancer. As more studies are conducted into this intriguing relationship, understanding...
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