Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Canmore, Alberta recently hosted the Having IMPACTT 4 conference this past June, showcasing the latest advances in microbiome research. Microbiome Insights was there to learn, cheer, and support researcher from Canada and from abroad.
Biomes Podcast Show Notes: Season 3 Episode 4 Benoit Chassaing
July 18, 2024/by Ruairi Robertson, PhDMicrobiome Insights is proud to be the sponsor of season 3 of Ruairi Robertson's Biomes Podcast.
Biomes Podcast Show Notes: Season 3 Episode 3 with Meghan Azad
July 10, 2024/by Ruairi Robertson, PhDMicrobiome Insights is proud to be the sponsor of season 3 of Ruairi Robertson's Biomes Podcast.
Biomes Podcast Show Notes: Season 3 Episode 2 with Jotham Suez
July 3, 2024/by Ruairi Robertson, PhDMicrobiome Insights is proud to be the sponsor of season 3 of Ruairi Robertson's Biomes Podcast.
World Microbiome Day 2024
June 27, 2024/by Kristina CampbellOn World Microbiome Day, six microbiome experts summarize the science of feeding your gut
Microbiome Conferences in 2024
May 24, 2024/by Malcolm KendallEvery year, we compile an extensive list of both in-person and online microbiome conferences from around the world. These events cover all aspects of the microbiome, from basic science, R&D, and commercialization to applications in human, animal, plant, environmental, gut, skin, oral health, and...
List of Available Microbiome Grants - Updated for 2024
March 27, 2024/by Ben AmuwoUpdated March 2024. We make an effort to update this list. Please comment below with links to additional grants that should be added to this list. Grants are a critical resource for funding microbiome research. We’ve taken the time to identify some relevant grants and funding opportunities for...
Long-read vs short-read sequencing in microbiome research
February 28, 2024/by Ruairi Robertson, PhDMicrobiome research relies heavily on DNA sequencing to identify and characterize microbes within a particular environment. For a long-time, this has primarily involved massive sequencing using short-reads (150-300 bases); however, recent developments in DNA sequencing have led to sequencing of...
Inspiring stories from women in microbiome science, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 12, 2024/by Kristina CampbellRoles in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are critical for any country’s prosperity and economic success, but most countries in the world have not achieved gender equality in STEM-related fields. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Women and Girls in Science on...
What is a strain? Strain-level identification in microbiome analyses
November 22, 2023/by Ruairi Robertson, PhDMicrobiome research has revealed the huge microbial diversity within the human body and the environment. The human gut alone contains thousands of species of bacteria, not to mention other microbes such as fungi and archaea. Each of these species can have a different function within the human body...