Over the past few years, there has been a lot of talk and numerous studies published surrounding the relationship between the gut microbiota and overall human health. Recently, studies have shown an a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that is defined by problems with motility (how GI muscles move food through the digestive system),
and sensitivity (how the br
As researchers and clinicians delve into the gut with a multi-omics approach, multiple aspects of the gut microbiome are considered. For example, the microbial genome, transcriptome, and metabolites f
Containing trillions of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi,
the gut microbiome contains the largest population of microbes in the human
body.1 Governing such a vast communit
With the advent of microbiome studies, stool sample collection and
preservation have been highlighted as key steps in ensuring microbiome
authenticity. Freezing at -80°C has been wi
Large-scale human microbiota studies have generated key insights into a variety of disease processes, including cardiovascular disease, carcinogenesis, diabetes, hypertension, and inflammatory bowel d
