Quick facts on the gut microbiome:
  • All the genetic material of this community of bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa, is referred to as the MICROBIOME.
  • The most abundant living material which scientists suggest is a “SECOND GENOME” or WHOLE human organ!
  • It is established at birth and increases in abundance of microorganisms into adulthood.
  • It plays a role in disease susceptibility throughout life and is known to be involved in several fundamental bodily processes.
  • Such processes include metabolizing food, breaking down drugs and toxins, and protection from infections.
  • Several studies have shown its influence in numerous pathologies such as the onset of diabetes, obesity, mental and neurological disorders (e.g. depression, Parkinson’s disease), cancer and the efficacy of treatments and the long-term severity of COVID-19.
  • Significant factors such as an innutritious DIET, poor ENVIRONMENT or LIFESTYLE, or the use of ANTIBIOTICS can cause an imbalanced gut microbiome and can have major impacts on human health.
  CMMI Project Brochure Sample collection demonstration Please follow this link and navigate to Product Video: https://www.zymoresearch.com/collections/fecal-collection/products/dna-rna-shield-fecal-collection-tube#video
Popular science articles