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The authors argue that scientists target populations who consume a “wild” diet similar to that of our ancestors, something they say is not only scientifically inaccurate, but also disrespectful to communities. microbiometimes.com/ethical-challe…

91.3% sustained clinical response achieved at eight weeks in overall population with consistent results in key subpopulations including first recurrence: microbiometimes.com/seres-therapeu…

On World Microbiome Day , we published an analysis of FMT and FMT conducted by Sandwalk Bioventures. This therapeutic strategy was actually the one that sparked interest in microbiome drug development.. microbiometimes.com/fecal-microbio…

In this article, sponsored by Zymo Research, we discuss the considerations for launching a direct-to-consumer #microbiome test, such as specifications of sample collection kit, type of microbiome analysis, results portal and more: microbiometimes.com/what-to-consid…

a team from Harvard Medical School propose that individuals bank samples of their own gut microbiota when they are young and healthy for potential use later in life in an autologous FMT microbiometimes.com/researchers-pr…

New computer model accurately predicts behavior of millions of microbial communities from hundreds of experiments microbiometimes.com/machine-learni…

EMBL scientists have identified that some retrons encode toxin proteins, which they keep inactive with the help of a small DNA fragment. When a phage attacks bacteria, the small DNA can sense the attack and unleash the toxin. microbiometimes.com/the-retron-swi…

In this OP-ED, Sian Lucking PhD., Scientific Officer at Atlantia Clinical Trials discusses the importance of definitions and study design for developing "biotic" products: microbiometimes.com/a-focus-on-two…

They selected over 100 strains that were present in at least 20% of the HMP individuals. Adding a few species needed for some subsequent studies brought them to 104 species, which they grew in individual stocks and then mixed into one combined culture microbiometimes.com/stanford-resea…

Michel de Baar, Executive Director at MSD explains what VCs and Pharma are looking for in #microbiome start ups in advance of the upcoming Medicon Valley Alliance Alliance Microbiome Pitch Day on September 27th. microbiometimes.com/great-learning…

A huge milestone for our industry achieved by @Rebiotix microbiometimes.com/ferring-receiv…

The application has been granted PDUFA action date of April 26, 2023. The FDA advised that they are not currently planning to hold an Advisory Committee Meeting to discuss the SER-109 application. microbiometimes.com/seres-therapeu…

Thanks to key industry players the idea of the skin microbiome has skyrocketed in popularity. Zymo Research explore choice of sequencing techniques and collection methods of skin #microbiome samples for direct-to-consumer testing: microbiometimes.com/maximizing-on-…

Today marks a huge milestone for #microbiome drug development and recurrent C. difficile patients - congratulations to @Rebiotix Ferring Pharmaceuticals on the approval of Rebyota by the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research: microbiometimes.com/fda-approves-f…

A Delphi survey is performed when data from the literature is scarce or not heterogeneous as is currently the case for #microbiome -based biomarkers. If you are an expert, we invite you to participate in the survey by reaching out to the Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI) microbiometimes.com/call-for-exper…

#Bio3Greece - Registration is now open, and draft agenda posted. Looking forward to see a lot of friends and collaborators in this groundbreaking conference, and hope to make some new ones! Special thanks to all of our esteemed speakers and Sponsors! bio3greece.org

Microbiome Data Congress 2023 is being held on Nov 13-14 in Boston, MA. Presented by The Microbiome Times, MDC2023 provides a space for researchers from industry and academia to discuss accurate and novel methods for analyzing microbiome datasets. bit.ly/44i0cPW

We caught up with members of our Microbiome Data Congress Scientific Committee, to get their thoughts on considerations and challenges in distinguishing strains in microbiome samples: microbiometimes.com/distinguishing…

Join our Chief Editor Emily White at Microbes in Women's Health Congress taking place 9-10-11 April in Copenhagen Submit your abstract by 31 Jan here: womensmicrobes.com/call-for-abstr… The Microbiome Times