Welcome to our blog where complex science becomes human language.

Here we share the latest discoveries from the world of gut microbiome research, digestive health, bacteriophages, nutrition, and personalized medicine. Our goal is to explain scientific findings in a clear, engaging way so that everyone (not just researchers) can understand how new discoveries relate to real life and better health.

Whether you're curious about how gut bacteria affect mental health, what happens after antibiotics, or how future therapies like FMT and phage treatment are evolving, you'll find fresh insights here.

Our latest blog posts.

Why Shotgun Sequencing Is Far Better Than 16S Microbiome Tests

Why Shotgun Sequencing Is Far Better Than 16S Microbiome Tests: Why Technology Choice Defines Your Gut Health Insights Microbiome testing has become popular, but the technology behind the test determines how accurate and useful the result will be. At Bactera, we...

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Screening at Bactera

With Bactera Microbiome 360° Premium package you receive antimicrobial resistance screening as part of your microbiome analysis. This reveals whether bacteria in your gut carry traits that may reduce the effectiveness of commonly used antibiotics. What is antimicrobial resistance? Antibiotics...

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Clinically Relevant Microbial Signals at Bactera

With the Bactera Microbiome 360° Complex and Premium packages, we analyze your sample for DNA signatures of up to 40 clinically relevant bacteria, parasites, and viruses that have been associated with digestive symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort....

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Yeast & Fungi Screening at Bactera

With Bactera Microbiome 360° Premium package you get screening for yeast and fungi. It is important because the gut microbiome is not only made of bacteria. Yeasts and fungi (the mycobiome) are a natural part of the intestinal ecosystem and can...

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