Kaylyn Tousignant - Australian Human Microbiome Biobank

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Kaylyn Tousignant - Australian Human Microbiome Biobank

Diversity in Biobanking: Why it Matters

December 2, 2024 / November 11, 2024 by Kaylyn Tousignant

As researchers, we want to ensure that scientific discoveries can benefit as many people as possible. An essential part of this is to prioritise participant diversity from the start of a study to help to maximise the quality and impact of research findings. Studies should include individuals of different ages, sexes, races, ethnicities and socioeconomic […]

Insights Into the Oral Microbiome

October 16, 2024 / July 1, 2024 by Kaylyn Tousignant

When you think about oral health, regular brushing or reducing your sweets may be front of mind. But there’s another factor that is critical when it comes to oral health: the oral microbiome. Inside each of our mouths is a diverse community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes that, together with the genes they […]

What You Should Know About the Vaginal Microbiome

September 4, 2024 / July 1, 2024 by Kaylyn Tousignant

When we hear about the human microbiome, the gut often steals the spotlight. But there’s another fascinating microbial world that lives inside roughly half the population—the vaginal microbiome. This community is comprised primarily of bacteria but also includes viruses, fungi and other microbes that work together to support a healthy vaginal microenvironment. It is early […]

An Introduction to the Skin Microbiome

July 24, 2024 / August 2, 2024 by Kaylyn Tousignant

As the body’s largest organ, your skin provides a physical barrier to help protect you from harmful pathogens, UV rays, toxins and other potential environmental threats. But it also provides a home to millions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microbes that, together with their genetic material, make up the skin microbiome. These microbes play […]

How to Nurture a Healthy Gut Microbiome

June 13, 2024 / June 14, 2024 by Kaylyn Tousignant

Much like a fingerprint, the gut microbiome is unique to each individual and is influenced by your genetic makeup, lifestyle and environment. Given its profound impact on our overall health, it’s important to take care of this microbial community so it can continue to take care of us. But what makes a healthy gut microbiome, […]

How the Gut Microbiome Shapes Your Health

June 5, 2024 / June 3, 2024 by Kaylyn Tousignant

Microorganisms inhabit practically every surface of the human body, with the largest community residing in the large intestine. This dynamic ecosystem, known as the gut microbiome, is teeming with trillions of viruses, fungi, eukaryotes, protozoa, and most abundantly, bacteria. Each species features its own unique characteristics and functions that influence the health of the entire […]

What is the Human Microbiome, and Why Does It Matter?

May 29, 2024 / June 5, 2024 by Kaylyn Tousignant

From the time we’re born, we share our bodies with trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes. In fact, your body is made up of as many microbes as there are human cells1. This vast ecosystem of microbes and the genes they encode are collectively known as the human microbiome, and it plays a […]