The article starts off explaining in detail what the human microbiome is all about. Assuming that the target group on the magazine is above all scientists, alumni, students, and employees of TUM, we can derive that even in this presumingly educated readership of academics, general awareness on the microbiome is still lacking.

Many women suffer from recurring bacterial vaginosis – an imbalance in the bacterial composition in favour of pathogenic bacteria in the vagina. Under unfavourable influences, the healthy vaginal flora can change and an increase in bacteria can occur, which can lead to undesirable symptoms.

We have just awarded our (Scalp-)Microbiome-friendly seal to the very first ingredient, TILAMAR® Boost 150. It is a polymer compound, adding demonstrably more volume to the hair. DSM surprised the beauty industry with the certification.

It may be uncertain what the main drivers of the current obesity epidemic are, but claiming that “fat is bad” or “carbohydrates are bad” appears to be far too simplistic, given the accumulated knowledge. Our nutrition from the perspective of microbes. 

A healthy microbiome and a healthy diet are among the fundamental factors that can aid the immune system in shaking off the virus. And, if you suddenly end up in a quarantine in your own home because of infection or a curfew, it could be good to stock up on food.

Our microbiome is an important factor when it comes to our immune system. If the microbiome is intact, our general health benefits as well. Now for current reasons: does our microbiome also protect us from viral infections? The answer is: yes!

In our mission to keep you updated on all the latest findings in microbiome science, we would like to take a glance at what’s new in animal microbiome research. As our frequent readers know, animal research is an important prerequisite for understanding the human microbiome, as the parallels are numerous.