Diagnostics Metagenomics hits the clinic to diagnose CNS infections Whole genome metagenomics is better than the standard of care in detecting the causal bugs of CNS infections
Breakthroughs Contrary to popular belief, there are 21 amino acids and the 21st was discovered in 1976 You might have been told that there are 20 amino acids. That’s a lie.
Microbiomics We’ve known since the time of Pavlov that there’s a connection between our gut and brain; now we know our microbiomes play a role in that game of telephone too! The gut-brain axis: now with microbes!
Microbiomics Clinical applications of the microbiome are still very much a work in progress What's the clinical usefulness of a microbiome? We’re still trying to figure that part out!
Microbiomics Featured The solid tumor microbiome: friend or foe? Wait, there's a tumor microbiome?? Solid tumors account for the majority of cancers that occur in adults. You might be surprised to know that they also have their own microbiome!
Microbiomics “The microbiome” isn't just one thing. It's lots of things. And each habitat has its own microbiome.
Microbiomics Studying the microbiome is really just a lesson in ecology! Plants, animals, the soil, and even your toilet seat have a microbiome!
