Figure 2: Aspects of Prevotella and Faecalibacterium at different levels of resolution highlight the complexity of diet-microbe associations, each showing ties with many dietary variables, but varying in direction and strength by country. Analysis shows bacterial strains and geography are critical for understanding personalized nutrition The relationship between what we eat and the trillions of…
To accelerate the development of innovative microbiome-based solutions for human health and well-being, the Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) at the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is forging a partnership with global consumer health company Haleon. This partnership will unite CMI’s world-class microbiome expertise with Haleon’s state-of-the-art science and clinical capabilities and…
Photograph of sampling devices used to collect surface swabs throughout the ISS. Image credit: NASA. Environmental surveillance of the ISS microbiome can offer indirect insights into crew health by detecting human-health related microbial genomes As space exploration and the mission to advance science drives us deeper into space, humans are venturing further from our home…
New analysis implicates previously incomplete human reference genome as source of bias and identifies ethical risks within metagenomic data. As the pursuit of health and wellness escalates, scientists are spending more time and resources searching for microbially derived insights and their effects on quality of life. Researchers have discovered how human reference genomes’ limitations and…
The University of California San Diego Center for Microbiome Innovation is announcing Complete Genomics as a new Industry Partner. A world leader in microbiome research and expertise, the UC San Diego Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) aims to cultivate dynamic collaborations between UC San Diego microbiologists and groundbreaking industry groups. As an Industry Partner, Complete…
The Highly Cited Researchers list of 2024 selects and honors individuals whose research has had a profound and far-reaching impact on their respective fields. By employing rigorous selection criteria and comprehensive analysis, the list identifies researchers whose exceptional contributions have shaped the future of global science, technology, and academia. Each researcher selected for this list…
Rob Knight, a University of California San Diego professor and international leader in the study of the roles microbes play in human health and disease and the functioning of ecosystems, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering–the highest professional recognition afforded to engineers and computer scientists.
New analysis reveals how skin microbiome could be associated with wrinkles and skin health
The Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) at University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is proud to announce that 18 of our faculty members were included in Clarivate’s 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list. These researchers rank in the top 1% most cited in their respective field(s), representing their level of influence and expertise. However,…
Imagine trying to assemble a puzzle with an ever-increasing number of pieces that vary in clarity and detail. Just as you solve one small section, you step back and discover new pieces have spilled off the table and left you with shifting context, reshaping the task ahead. Evolutionary microbiologists face precisely this predicament. Over the…
