Posts tagged: Microbiomics

The role of the skin microbiome in human attractiveness to Anopheles mosquitoes

Understanding why certain individuals are more attractive to mosquitoes is crucial for malaria control, as the most bitten individuals are at the highest risk of infection and can disproportionately drive disease ...
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Environmental AMR surveillance in clinical settings: insights from two metagenomic case studies

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has progressed beyond clinical settings and now poses a complex challenge spanning healthcare, veterinary environments, and the broader ecosystem. Two recent studies, ...
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Could the uncharted territory of the gut microbiome be the key to our health?

Dr Alexandre Almeida discussed his research into the diversity of the human gut microbiome at the Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2025. His group focuses on investigating the uncultured portion of the microbiome, which accounts for 60% of all species within it.
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The surprising link between mouthwash and blood pressure: how oral health affects cardiovascular health

Learn about the connection between oral health and cardiovascular health in this case study investigating the effects of certain mouthwashes on the oral microbiome and blood pressure regulation.
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How the respiratory microbiome is shaped

At the Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2025, Dr Michael Cox from the University of Birmingham spoke about how the respiratory microbiome plays a crucial role in lung health and disease.
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Understanding the upper respiratory microbiome and its implications for health

Dr Ewan Harrison's work centres on the microbiome of the nostrils, nasopharynx, and pharynx, which are critical sites for bacterial colonisation and viral infections, as discussed at the Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2025
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