April 17, 2025 by Charlotte Vivian
As Easter approaches, many indulge in chocolate delights. Beyond the festive pleasure, emerging research highlights that dark chocolate, especially varieties rich in cocoa, may offer benefits for our gut microbiome and cardiovascular health. The Gut Microbiome and Mood A 2021 randomised controlled trial investigated the effects of consuming 30 grams daily of 85% […]
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March 24, 2025 / March 24, 2025 by Charlotte Vivian
Biobanks play a crucial role in advancing scientific research by providing high-quality biological samples and associated data to researchers worldwide. By facilitating access to well-characterised specimens, biobanks accelerate discoveries in fields such as microbiome research, genomics and personalised medicine. But how exactly do biobanks and scientists collaborate? Here’s a closer look at how these […]
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November 18, 2024 by Charlotte Vivian
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey as a biobank: we have welcomed our first donor and successfully banked our first microbial isolates using our newly upgraded equipment and processes! While we have had donors in the past, the processing of our first donor sample through our upgraded AHMB platform […]
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