May 30, 2025 / May 30, 2025 by Charlotte Vivian
Thanks so much for choosing to be part of the Australian Human Microbiome Biobank (AHMB)! By donating a vaginal sample, you’re contributing to a project that has the potential to shape the future of medicine—thank you for being a part of it. To make sure your collection goes smoothly, we’ve put together this simple guide. […]
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May 22, 2025 / May 22, 2025 by Charlotte Vivian
Donating a stool sample might not be something you ever imagined yourself doing—but if you’re here, it means you are playing a vital role in advancing scientific research, and we’re incredibly grateful. To make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, we’ve put together this straightforward guide to walk you through each step. Don’t […]
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% […]
March 24, 2025 / May 15, 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 […]
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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