Education
For ease of reference, please view the test portfolio changes page here.
Microbiome Insight of the Month – November
Hidden Disruptors: How Microplastics May Be Shaping Gut Health Plastic waste is a growing concern for all ecosystems on our planet, including the ecosystem living within our gut, the gut …
Fibre in the spotlight
Fibre, the overlooked star of gut health In the ever-evolving world of microbiome science, fibre is undergoing a serious glow-up. Previously dismissed as “roughage,” it now takes centre stage as …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – October
The Gut–Brain Fast: How Alternate-Day Fasting Reprograms the Microbiome to Support Brain Function Obesity is increasingly recognised as a contributor to impaired brain health.¹ It has been shown to …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – September
Bidirectional causal relationships between gut microbiota and insomnia – Could your gut microbes be keeping you awake at night? Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting up to …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – July
Rewriting Diabetes: Could Your Microbiome Be the Missing Link? Introduction Approximately 5.8 million people in the UK have Diabetes, with 90% diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)1. Genetic and environmental factors contribute …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – June
Oral microbiome’s impact on mental health during pregnancy Introduction Good maternal mental health is vital for the well-being of both mother and infant. However, research suggests that as many …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – May
A randomised controlled trial of environmental richness on gastrointestinal symptoms, salivary cortisol, and gut microbiota in early childhood. Introduction GI issues are common in young children and can affect their …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – April
Bacterial vaginosis: male-partner treatment may prevent recurrence Published in The New England Journal of Medicine, March 2025. Introduction Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection affecting approximately 1 in 3 reproductive age …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – March
Akkermansia beyond muciniphila – a new species emerges Introduction Akkermansia muciniphila is a frequent and abundant bacteria in the adult gut microbiome and often a key species of interest when reviewing …
The Newborn Microbiome – A Mother’s Legacy
We can inherit many things from our parents, the colour of our eyes, our height, even various likes and dislikes. When it comes to health, one of the most important …
Cardiovascular Health and the Microbiome
As science continues to unravel the complexity of the gut microbiome, increasing evidence confirms an association between our microbial communities and heart health. Cardiovascular disease encompasses a range of conditions …
Microbiome Insight of the Month – February
“Novel Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota (DI-GM) linked with Lower Risk of Constipation” Background Different dietary patterns are associated with alterations to the gut microbiota and frequency of bowel …