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Non-Western Populations Underrepresented in Microbiome Databases; Partnerships Could Boost Numbers
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Recent analyses have underscored that populations outside North America and Europe are underrepresented in microbiome reference databases.
DNA Genotek Gets FDA Authorization for Gut Microbiome Sample Collection Device
The device is designed for the self-collection of microbial DNA from human feces for gut microbiome profiling.
Microbial Genetics Firm Microba Life Sciences Raises A$30M in Australian IPO
The Brisbane-based company was founded to commercialize a technology for microbial analysis, with a focus on the human gut microbiome.
Metagenomic Analysis of Urban, Rural South African Women Reveals Gut Microbiomes in Transition
The researchers also found that some previously held ideas on microbiome diversity may instead reflect the incompleteness of reference collections.
Host Genetics Affect Makeup of Gut Microbiome, With Influence From Diet, Studies Find
Researchers conducted genome-wide association studies of bacterial taxa and human genetic variation from within the Dutch Microbiome Project and FINRISK 2002 cohorts.