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 …