What Are They Actually Doing
to The Microsetta Initiative
by The Microsetta Initiative (UC San Diego)
This item has been discontinued by The Microsetta Initiative (UC San Diego).
RNA expression profiling of up to five samples, which tells you not only who is in your gut but what genes they have turned on. Ideal for seeing responses to probiotic yogurt or other short-term dietary changes! RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is primarily used as the messenger in the cell transmitting DNA to protein: looking at the RNA therefore tells you which genes are switched on, which often happens at much faster time scales than change in the genes or species that are in your gut but can have huge functional consequences in terms of producing metabolites that could affect health. Only serious need inquire – please email info@amergicangut.org to express your interest before signing up for this one.
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The human body's largest population of microorganisms resides in the gut and is collectively called the gut microbiota, and each person has one unique to them. Factors like what you eat, where you live, how much you exercise, and so much more can create these differences. Submit a fecal sample to better understand what makes up your microbiota.
By contributing and selecting this perk, you will receive the following:
- An easy-to-use at-home collection kit.
- Access to an online food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) which gathers information about your diet (average time to complete- 30 minutes). Easy-to-follow prompts will guide you through the process of collecting information about the foods you eat regularly.
Upon returning your microbiome sample and completing the FFQ, reports will be available showing the following:
- Microbial lineages found in the sample
- Microbial comparison to others in the TMI dataset
- Evaluation of your food and nutrient intake
Sample collection is non-invasive, and each kit includes free return shipping.
Important: Once received the collection kit should be completed and returned within 6 months.
