Study led by Afribiota investigators shows stunted growth in children is associated with gastrointestinal ‘de-compartmentalization’
Novel combination of techniques improves identification of soil bacteria involved in wood decomposition: The latest from Mohn lab
January 24, 2019/by Malcolm KendallNovel combination of techniques improves identification of soil bacteria involved in wood decomposition: The latest from Mohn lab
Microbiome Insights scientific advisory board member Curtis Huttenhower contributes to research identifying thousands of new human microbiome species
February 27, 2019/by Malcolm KendallMicrobiome Insights scientific advisory board member Curtis Huttenhower contributes to research identifying thousands of new human microbiome species
PRESS RELEASE: 30-Year Life Sciences Veteran Don Enns Joins Microbiome Insights Board of Directors
January 28, 2020/by Malcolm KendallMicrobiome Insights has announced a new member on its Board of Directors: 30-year life sciences veteran Don Enns.
Microbiome experts describe how to uncover contributions of microbial communities to climate change and ecosystem stability
June 24, 2019/by Malcolm KendallIn a recent Nature Reviews article, Microbiome Insights scientific advisory board member Dr. Janet Jansson and other experts describe research approaches that will help uncover the contributions of environmental microbial communities to climate change.
PRESS RELEASE: New Study Finds Key Factors That Shape the Skin Microbiome, Including Age and Lifestyle Choices
July 3, 2019/by Malcolm KendallKnowing what shapes the skin microbiome may help us learn how to maintain healthier skin throughout the lifespan. . A new study by Amway and Microbiome Insights, published in the scientific journal mBio, found that between 12 and 20 percent of the variability of bacteria on people’s skin can be explained by demographic, physiologic, and lifestyle factors.
New work shows gut microbial taxa might vary, but function is stable in people with Crohn's disease in remission
April 18, 2019/by Malcolm KendallNew work shows gut microbial taxa might vary, but function is stable in people with Crohn's disease in remission
Mouse study highlights role of NOD2 gene in gut microbiota resilience following antibiotics
May 25, 2019/by Malcolm KendallMouse study highlights role of NOD2 gene in gut microbiota resilience following antibiotics