The oral and vaginal cavities of the human body each contain a distinct collection of microbial communities.1 Furthermore, the oral microbiome can be further subdivided into gum/plaque or tongue, as each can host a unique collection of microbial species. As seen with all human microbiomes, these microbial communities are dynamic and can vary between individuals.2,3From various research studies, the microbial compositions of both the oral and vaginal cavities have been correlated with several diseases and health states.4,5 ..read more

Over the past several years, the skin microbiome has emerged as an important research field of interest for human health and personal care. In a previous 2021 blog post, we touched on some of the commercial opportunities in the skin microbiome research space; specifically, how existing research intersects with skincare and beauty products. We thought it might be a good time to revisit the skin microbiome literature to review how much has changed, including current challenges and advances in research.  ..read more

In a recently published white paper, DNA Genotek researchers utilized the OMNIgene•GUT system (OM-200 and OMR-200)—an all-in-one system for fecal self-collection and stabilization of microbial DNA—with pediatric samples for gut microbiome profiling. From this study, the researchers identified three key reasons why the OMNIgene•GUT system is ideal for pediatric gut microbiome profiling:   ..read more

The human microbiome: defining microbiome biomarkers     ..read more

From donor to data, samples begin their journey to powering microbiome research when the donor captures their microbiome under the specific conditions of their health, diet and exposures. After this, the sample will be delivered to laboratory facilities to integrate with potentially hundreds or thousands of other donor samples and the data generated from processing these samples analyzed ..read more

Accurate recovery of the microbial profile is essential to linking gut microbiome to host health. To appropriately analyze the recovered sample, a comprehensive snapshot of the microbial community contained in fecal sample collection, is required ..read more

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This year the International Human Microbiome Consortium Congress (IHMC) brought together the most renowned scientists and researchers in the Microbiota field. Adapting to a digital conference platform the congress, spanning across July 27th to 29th, presented three full days of lectures gathering specialists from all over the world to give a program on the latest scientific and industry developments including areas like transcriptomics, IBD, metabolomics, nutrition and translational research. Here we discuss some of the highlights from presentations given by leading microbiome scientists at I ..read more

Can the oral microbiome help law enforcement link suspects to crime scenes or evidence? In this summary of a new episode of Molecules, Microbes and Multiomics, Heloise Breton PhD , a product manager at DNA Genotek with a background in forensic science, and Megan Anderson, a recent graduate from Rock Canyon High School, chatted with us about Megan’s project on the oral microbiome in collaboration with the team of scientists at Diversigen. Listen here for the full episode.   ..read more