NCIMB news March 2026 NCIMB is delighted to be attending the Microbiome Times Partnering Forum. The event, which is organised by the Microbiome Times Magazine will be held in Copenhagen March 18-19. We are looking forward to making new connections and highlighting the products and services we offer to support companies and researchers working in the microbiome arena in managing the microorganisms they work with. Our services include: At the event we will be seeking: To find out more visit our microbiome services web page or use the form on …
New microbiome focussed edition of Collected Insights out now!
A new edition of our newsletter Collected Insights is out now! This edition has a microbiome focus and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the creation of our fantastic microbial resource, the National Collection of Industrial, Food and Marine Bacteria. Download a copy to read about: If you want to find out more about anything in our newsletter, get in touch using the form on this page!
Strain engineering project yields hyper-butyrate producing strain of Clostridium butyricum
Dysbiosis of the gut microbiome, caused by an imbalance in the natural beneficial microbial population, often translates to serious health issues, including infection and inflammatory issues. This dysbiosis could be ameliorated with the addition of butyrate to the lower gut – studies have indicated that butyrate supports the integrity of the gut barrier, reduces inflammation, and helps regulate immune responses. It is also thought to promote a balanced gut microbiome by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Delivering an effective dose of butyrate to the intestine could be achieved through …
NCIMB is looking forward to a microbiome-focused summer
We’ve got two exciting microbiome events to look forward to this summer. Our Microbiome Services Manager Julie Mackinnon will be heading to the first networking event of the Microbiome and Infectious Disease (MaID) Innovation Hub on the 8th of July and Brandon Childers is attending the INFORM Hub Summer 2025 event in Reading on 24 June. INFORM was established to unite researchers and industry experts from fields including gut microbiology, food science, nutrition, immune function, mental health and sports science with the aim of delving into the exciting potential of …
How to search the NCIMB collection for strains from species in the EFSA QPS list
by Julie MacKinnon, Microbiome Services Manager There is a growing interest in the use of microorganisms within the food chain, and this can be attributed to a number of different factors. For example, knowledge and understanding of the gut microbiome and its role in human health has led to an interest in fermented foods and supplements containing bacteria associated with gut health. There is also an interest in microorganisms as a more environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides used in agriculture, and for the production of food additives such as …
A cocktail to keep the elderly well: scientists join forces in hunt for ideal microbial mix to maintain gut health as we age.
NCIMB news 26 Mar 2025 Can “good bacteria” be used to maintain good health as we grow older? Scottish biotech company NCIMB has teamed-up with the pioneering Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, to address this question in a new research project, funded by Innovate UK. Scientists have been exploring the role of gut bacteria in human health for many years and it has now been established that microbes within our gut not only aid the digestion of food, but also play an important role in protecting us from …