Background

Everybody in the world has a unique microbiome. The microbiome is the aggregated genetic material of all the bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses that live within the human body, and which play a vital role in maintaining a robust immune system, a healthy gut, a resilient skin barrier and overall good health. A number of different industries therefore need to understand how microbiome composition and functionality is linked to health and wellbeing in order to develop a new generation of personalised treatments and products. Examples are understanding the role of the microbiome in disease progression and exploring the links between the microbiome, immune and nutritional systems and response to treatments. These industries include cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare