metagenomics

Researchers uncovered consistent day-to-night changes in microbial abundance based on metagenomic sequences for almost 800 air samples collected at a tropical site in Singapore.

The French metagenomic sequencing firm received funding from both historical and new investors, including debt financing from Norgine Ventures.

By analyzing metagenomic sequences found in thousands of human mouth and gut samples, researchers tracked down almost 45.7 million distinct microbial genes.

The gut microbiomes of athletes have higher levels of Veillonella, which metabolizes lactic acid into propionate and boosts exercise capacity.

With funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Biohub will help implement metagenomic sequencing for infectious disease projects in 10 countries.