Tag: Microbiome
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Awarded $3M to Establish Australia’s First Human Microbiome Biobank
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has recently been honored with a substantial grant of $3 million AUD. The grant will be dedicated to the establishment of a groundbreaking initiative known as The Australian Human Microbiome Biobank.
The vast majority...
Fecal Biobanking: Unlocking the Potential for Colorectal Cancer Research and Treatment
The gastrointestinal system plays a pivotal role in influencing our general well-being and our reactions to medical treatments. Within it resides an extensive collection of microorganisms, referred to as the gut microbiota, which exists in immense numbers. Scientific investigations...
SMHS Biobank Enables World-Leading Biospecimen Research to Improve Critical Care Outcomes
The newly established South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) Biobank, which is a high-quality biospecimens sample processing and storage service, has expanded the range of biospecimens available for research purposes, including blood, body tissue, and faecal matter. This now enables...
South Africa’s UWC IMBM Biobank Hosts One of the World’s Richest Microbial Collections
South Africa ranks as the third most biodiverse country in the world. The rich biodiversity is a highly sought-after resource for the development of novel biobased products and processes, and is considered one of the country’s competitive advantages.
Research and...
Infrastructure Needed for Biobanking the World’s Microbiomes
A team of scientists, led by CABI’s Dr Matthew Ryan, have outlined a series of challenges and opportunities presented in a necessary review of how microbiomes – biological communities including bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae, protists and viruses – can...
Microbial Communities Associated With Cystic Fibrosis
Much of the morbidity and mortality of cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited mucus condition of the lungs, is due to infections by the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Some data indicate that between 60-80% of CF patients are positive for...
Biobank Investigation Of Gut Methanogens In Kidney Transplant Recipients
Kidney transplant is a common procedure in those with
late-stage renal disease. These patients can experience gastrointestinal
complaints such as diarrhea, which may be associated with premature kidney
allograft failure and mortality. Historically, has been thought due to
medication, however the etiology is...
4D Pharma And MSD Collaborate Leveraging The Microbiome To Develop Live Biotherapeutic Vaccines
4D pharma plc, a pharmaceutical company leading the
development of Live Biotherapeutics, has entered into a research collaboration
and option to license agreement with MSD, the tradename of Merck & Co.,
Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, to discover and develop Live Biotherapeutics
("LBPs") for...
Talking Microbiome At College Of American Pathologists’ Annual Meeting
Pathologists are increasingly optimistic about the potential
of the human microbiome to help guide diagnosis and monitoring of chronic
diseases. The microbiome includes a vast array of bacteria, viruses and fungi
living throughout the body that are critical for preserving human health...
Expanded Human Oral Microbiome Database (eHOMD) For Oral Health And Overall Wellness Research
Forsyth Institute scientists have added more than 80 species to the newly expanded Human Oral Microbiome Database (eHOMD), an online index of microbial species present in the mouth and respiratory tract, including the nasal passages and throat.
Founded in 1910,...
