Global initiative focuses on agricultural microbiomes to link productivity, food quality, and better health
April 17, 2019/by Bradley van ParidonThe worldwide demand for food crops is only increasing and research is proving that plant and soil microbes are crucial to the growth and production of crops. Therefore, it’s highly important to gain a thorough understanding of these microbiomes and the influence of climate change on them, in...
Studying the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Behaviour
March 18, 2019/by Erin CarpenterThe involvement of the gut microbiome in communication with the brain and its influence on human behaviour is an exciting area of research. The bidirectional signalling between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract (including gut microbes) and the brain, termed the microbiota-gut-brain axis, is...
Happy International Women's Day from Microbiome Insights
March 8, 2019/by Malcolm KendallAt Microbiome Insights, we're proud of the women on our team who help us do what we do. It's important to us that we recruit only the best and most driven individuals -- and we are proud that more than 40% of our employees and leaders are women.
Should everyone in the microbiome field adopt the same standards?
March 3, 2019/by Bradley van ParidonThe need for standardization is a popular topic at recent microbiome conferences. With technologies having advanced rapidly over the past two decades, is the field now ready to define and adopt standard operating protocols (SOPs) for all stages of microbiome research, from sampling to analysis?...
‘What to expect when you’re expecting to grow old’: An interview with Whole Body Microbiome co-authors, Drs. Jessica and Brett Finlay
January 24, 2019/by Kristina CampbellAs microbiome science advances rapidly, the number of books on microbiome-related topics is growing—yet it can be difficult to find reliable, science-based information. The hottest new microbiome book not only contains robust scientific information, but has suggestions on how to apply the...
Microbiome Insights’ Top Five Moments of 2018
January 17, 2019/by Anusha GandhiEvery company has a mission; ours goes above and beyond delivering top-notch microbiome data & bioinformatic analysis. Here’s what our team strives for everyday:
Why and how do scientists study the microbiome? Highlighting the Microbiomes in Transition Initiative [VIDEO]
November 28, 2018/by Anusha GandhiMicrobiome Insights co-founder Dr. Bill Mohn chairs the Advisory Board to the Microbiomes in Transition (MinT) program at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). In this video, our Scientific Advisory Board member Janet Jansson, Senior Microbial Scientist at...
Global Engage 6th Microbiome R&D and Business Collaboration Forum Summary: Days 1 & 2
November 8, 2018/by Anusha GandhiLeaders in the microbiome industry met in San Diego (USA) for two days, on October 29th and 30th, 2018, to dive into the advancements in research and product development that have occurred to date. Microbiome Insights was an exhibitor at this event—The 6th Microbiome R&D and Business...
Rethinking germs: Healthy living with our microbes [VIDEO]
November 7, 2018/by Anusha GandhiIn this series of videos, Microbiome Insights co-founder Dr. Brett Finlay, along with Dr. Jennifer Gardy, answers questions about the microbiome and its role in human health and development—making a case for rethinking what it means to live a healthy lifestyle.