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....
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. ...
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 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. ...
A recent article from the Washington Post highlights that gut microbiome-exercise interplay. In the past, studies showed the essential role that our gut microbiome, the intricate ecosystem of microbes that live in our gastrointestinal tract, plays in maintaining our overall health. These tiny bacteria perform crucial roles in maintaining our health, affecting all from...
Background Metagenomics studies using shotgun sequencing have been an important tool for investigating the gut microbiome of pets, including dogs, in recent years. These studies involve sequencing all DNA fragments present in a sample, allowing for the identification and characterization of the diverse range of microorganisms present in the gut microbiome. Such studies have...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health concern, with the potential to render many of our current antibiotics ineffective. A recent study draws conclusions on the potential role of livestock waste and treated wastewater as reservoirs for AMR. The study investigated the presence and abundance of AMR genes in livestock waste and treated...
Gulf War illness (GWI) is a chronic condition significantly affecting veterans who served in the 1991 Gulf War. GWI is characterized by a range of symptoms, including fatigue, pain, cognitive impairment, and gastrointestinal issues. Despite extensive research, the underlying causes of GWI are still not fully understood. A recent study sheds some light...
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