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Applications of metabolomics
Metabolomics 2025 | A conference worth 1000 words
The metabolomics community came together at the Metabolomics Society’s annual “MetSoc” conference in Prague to explore the latest developments and future directions in the field.
ASMS (American Society for Mass Spectrometry) 2025
This year’s ASMS conference in Baltimore brought together scientists and industry partners from around the world to share ideas, new technologies, and research trends.
UDCA – reducing inflammation and supporting bile flow
The metabolite of this month is UDCA, a secondary bile acid metabolite which plays a significant role in hepatology, neurology, and gastrointestinal research.
Population based medicine – Transform medicine with metabolomics – part 4 of 5
In this five-part blog series, Alice Limonciel explores the role of metabolomics in 5P medicine. In this 3rd article she explores how metabolomics is driving real-world applications of precision medicine, especially in predictive diagnostics, treatment optimization, and personalized nutrition. Learn why sex-based data stratification is essential, how metabolic profiles reveal hidden disease subtypes, and why the future of medicine is personal.
Spermidine – Unlocking the secrets of cellular aging and longevity
The metabolite of this month is spermidine, a biogenic amine with applications in cancer, neurology and hair research.
Precision medicine – Transform medicine with metabolomics – part 3 of 5
In this five-part blog series, Alice Limonciel explores the role of metabolomics in 5P medicine. In this 3rd article she explores how metabolomics is driving real-world applications of precision medicine, especially in predictive diagnostics, treatment optimization, and personalized nutrition. Learn why sex-based data stratification is essential, how metabolic profiles reveal hidden disease subtypes, and why the future of medicine is personal.
Propionic acid – A short-chain fatty acid with big impact
A short-chain fatty acid produced by gut, it plays a role in energy metabolism, immune regulation, and neurological health
Predictive medicine – Transform medicine with metabolomics – part 2 of 5
In this five-part blog series, Alice Limonciel explores the role of metabolomics in 5P medicine. This second installment highlights how screening samples with broad metabolomics panels and leveraging data with knowledge-driven tools leads to the translation of metabolomics insights into innovative strategies for predictive medicine.
N-acetyl-aspartic acid (NAA) – Significant metabolite for brain function, metabolism, and disease
N-acetyl-aspartic acid (NAA) is a key brain metabolite involved in neuronal health, myelin synthesis, and metabolism. Its strong MRS signal makes it a valuable biomarker for neurological disorders, while emerging research links it to oncology, psychiatric conditions, and the gut-brain axis. As metabolomics advances, NAA’s role in diagnostics and personalized medicine continues to expand.
Preventive medicine – Transform medicine with metabolomics – part 1 of 5
This is the first in a series of five blogs where Alice Limonciel discusses how metabolomics is set to transform medicine as we know it. The applications of omics in biomedical research are vast, and to help organize the different ways metabolomics can be used, I’ll discuss this in the context of 5P medicine.