A Paradigm Change in Skin Health
Posted 7th September 2021 by Nicholas Noakes
There has been a rapid acceleration of skin microbiome research. Today about 5% of all microbiome clinical studies and 16% of all probiotic products online are dermatology related. Meanwhile, skin probiotics are growing eight times faster than any other probiotic supplement. In clinical cosmetic studies, the microbiome is the fourth largest category.
Gut dysbiosis in clinical Huntington’s Disease
Posted 22nd July 2021 by Nicholas Noakes
Speaking at the recent Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Forum, Anthony Hannan explored research using mouse models for brain disorders, particularly in Huntington’s disease (HD), schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety disorders. He also examined the role of gene-environment interactions involving mental activity, physical activity, stressors, and diet.
Vaginal Microbiota Management and Impact on Women’s Health
Posted 9th February 2021 by Nicholas Noakes
Speaking at the 7th Microbiome & Probiotics Business Collaboration Forum, Liisa Lehtoranta explored the future possible directions for vaginal microbiome research.
Making the microbiome accessible to millennials
Posted 6th April 2020 by Joshua Sewell
In 2017 Lisa and Alanna MacFarlane started The Gut Stuff to bring gut health science and nutritional information together for the millennial generation. We spoke to Lisa about educating consumers and marketing products in gut health.
Culturing the uncultured: isolating human microbial ‘dark matter’
Posted 11th March 2020 by Joshua Sewell
A large fraction of the microorganisms that constitute the human microbiome have remained uncultured. Some of the uncultured microbes have close relatives that have been cultured. However, there are also whole groups of microbes that don’t have relatives in culture.
How to understand complexity: harness the power of simplicity
Posted 6th March 2020 by Joshua Sewell
One of the most powerful tools in science is the use of simple models that can represent a wide range of other similar systems.
Presentation slides from the 6th Microbiome R&D & Business Collaboration Forum
Posted 9th August 2019 by Jane Williams
Following the Microbiome R&D & Business Collaboration Forum, we have made the following presentation slides available from Finn Terge Hegge, Angela Sessitsch, Evelina Munukka and Jonathan de Jonge.
Microbiome R&D & Business Collaboration Forum presentation slides
Posted 15th July 2019 by Joshua Sewell
Following the Microbiome R&D & Business Collaboration Forum, we have made the following presentation slides from Karoline Faust, Dirk Hadrich, Lesley Hoyles & Jos Seegers available.
