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24.01.2022 What a great way to round out an eventful 2020! Congratulations to Microba Co-founders, Professor Phil Hugenholtz and Professor Gene Tyson, along with Senior Bioinformatician, Dr Donovan Parks for being listed as ‘highly cited’ for the second year! https://www.microba.com/microba-researchers-listed-as-high/

23.01.2022 New research suggests that not only is the development of Type 2 Diabetes influenced by family history, lifestyle & dietary factors but also by your gut microbiome! Find out more from Accredited Practising Dietitian & Microba Clinical Application Specialist, Anita Tait. #DiabetesAwareness https://www.happy-ali.com//could-your-gut-health-play-a-r/

23.01.2022 The holidays are upon us and whether you celebrate Christmas or not, most festivities generally centre around food. While indulging on occasion won’t impact your overall health, the cumulative effect of an entire season of party food and drink can wreak havoc on your gut health! That's why PhD qualified, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) & Insight Clinical Science Lead, Dr Paula Smith-Brown created a quick list for you to check twice of the top Aussie Christmas foods that will nourish your microbiome: https://insight.microba.com//5-top-foods-for-the-microbio/

20.01.2022 Research shows that even short exposures to stress can shift the types and numbers of bacteria in your gut! Find out how from Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Microba Microbiome Coach, Leanne Mitchell #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters https://www.microba.com//does-stress-impact-your-gut-the-/

13.01.2022 Did you know An emerging risk factor for heart disease is a compound produced in the gut microbiome called trimethylamine-n-oxide (TMAO). Some gut microbes convert choline and carnitine from the food we eat into trimethylamine (TMA), which is then converted to TMAO in the liver. Eggs are the richest dietary source of choline. However, recent studies show that egg consumption does NOT lead to increased TMAO levels because eggs contain a lipid-soluble form of choline which i...s very well absorbed in our small intestine and does not reach the microbes in our colon (2,3). This is good news for most brunch-lovers out there because consuming eggs as part of a healthy diet does not lead to an increase in microbial TMA production and is therefore not linked to an increased risk of heart disease. So, for those that do have a high potential to produce TMA, what dietary changes should be made? To find out and for a list of references from Clinical Science Lead, Dr Paula Smith-Brown (APD, PhD), visit: https://insight.microba.com//eggs-are-they-on-the-menu-fo/

12.01.2022 Kangaroo or lean beef are often popular red meat options because they are low in saturated fat and high in protein, iron, zinc and essential B vitamins. However, red meat and particularly kangaroo, are also one of the richest sources of carnitine available. Studies show dietary carnitine drives the production of trimethylamine (TMA) in the gut, a microbial substance linked to conditions such as heart disease and type 2 Diabetes. Your body’s response to carnitine intake is... highly individualised based on your personal gut microbiome. Measuring your gut microbiomes capacity to produce TMA can inform how you respond to carnitine supplements or high carnitine foods such as red meat. To find out more about TMA production and microbiome analysis, visit: https://insight.microba.com/learn-more/ _ Reference: Wu, WK., Panyod, S., Liu, PY. et al. Characterization of TMAO productivity from carnitine challenge facilitates personalized nutrition and microbiome signatures discovery. Microbiome 8, 162 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-020-00912-y

05.01.2022 On behalf of Microba, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year Please note: Our Brisbane laboratory will be operating over the holiday period with our office shutting down from the close of business Wednesday, 23 December 2020, until the start of business Monday, 11 January 2021.

03.01.2022 The role of eggs in a healthy diet has been debated for many decades. So, what's the reason for this confusion and should we be increasing or decreasing our egg intake? Just in time for Easter, join Accredited Practising Dietitian and Clinical Science Lead, Dr Paula Smith-Brown (PhD) on an 'egg hunt' to explore how this historically controversial food may affect the gut microbiome. Find out what Easter eggs the latest research has in store:... https://bit.ly/3m4X44K See more

02.01.2022 No matter the season, these are some delicious gut-healthy snacks for us big kids too! https://kidsfitaustralia.com/gut-friendly-summer-snacks-fo/

01.01.2022 Did you know we offer FREE training to qualified healthcare professionals in Australia to better understand the role of the gut microbiome and microbiome analysis in clinical practice?! What you'll learn: An overview of the gut microbiome and its influence on human health An introduction to Microba’s world-leading gut microbiome analysis platform... An understanding of the role of gut microbiome analysis in clinical practice Plus, you'll gain: Exclusive access to ongoing support from our specialist Insight healthcare team Exclusive access to ongoing educational and clinical resources covering the gut microbiome Want to add this to your PD training for 2021? Register your interest today: https://insight.microba.com/healthcare/