Establishing the necessary infrastructure to develop a novel S. African health metric: microbiome-based models for predicting disease risk and health outcomes
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Welcome to the account for all things related to the gut microbiome, and updates on the initiative aimed at profiling the urban South African gut 😃
Excited to learn more about African population-based microbiome research at the African Microbiome Day conference currently underway! See the agenda here h3africa.org/index.php/2nd-a… #AfricanMicrobiomeDay2023
The 4th batch of samples are undergoing sequencing and our last round of sample collections are underway, concluding at the end of this month of June!! We currently have 302 surveys completed and 202 samples collected. Thank you citizen scientists!
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Why is gut microbiota an emerging target for improving brain health during ageing? This review updates biological ageing drives changes to the gut microbiome ow.ly/yte750N9349
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Recently 2 young #TeamCSIR researchers, Claudine Nkera-Gutabara & Caitlin Wheeler, were selected to represent the CSIR at #ICHG2023 by presenting posters of their academic research. The conference gathered hundreds of human #genetics researchers from across the globe.
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Had the great opportunity to present a poster on my PhD research at the exciting #ICHG2023 🧬 #WelcomeHome #Day2
⚠️PA: Last recruitment call in March
Our project is open to individuals above 18 years old that are:
-CSIR staff + family members under the same household
-Wits University students and staff + family members and close/frequently contacted acquaintances.
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@WitsUniversity staff and students welcome to participate
#CMMIUpdate Reaching our recruitment goals has been a challenge since the pandemic. Up to 197 surveys have been completed, 145 samples collected and 102 sequenced. We aim to initiate a 3rd and final round of recruitment to ensure we produce meaningful results for all involved.🧬
#CMMIUpdate Reaching our recruitment goals has been a challenge since the pandemic. Up to 197 surveys have been completed, 145 samples collected and 102 sequenced. We aim to initiate a 3rd and final round of recruitment to ensure we produce meaningful results for all involved.🧬
Follow the #cshlmbiome topic for exciting updates in real time on the latest microbiome research presented at this year’s meeting 🤩
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