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Applications of metabolomics
Methionine – a crucial amino acid in metabolism, antioxidant defense, and cellular function
Learn about methionine, a vital sulfur-containing amino acid essential for protein synthesis, metabolism, antioxidant defense, and cellular health. Discover its dietary sources, impact on health, and role in diverse biological processes
Indoxyl sulfate – Metabolite of the month
Explore the role of indoxyl sulfate, a gut-derived uremic toxin linked to kidney, cardiovascular, and neurological health. Learn about its biosynthesis, impact on chronic disease, and potential as a therapeutic target.
Data interpretation tools to unleash the full impact of metabolomics
In this talk, I will discuss the highs and lows of data interpretation for metabolomists, and share the latest tools provided by biocrates to unleash the full impact of metabolomics for research and health.
Linking your research question to relevant metabolite features in untargeted metabolomics profiles
Metabolomics is vital for understanding biological processes but analyzing complex data is challenging. This talk covers advances in computational tools like FERMO and msFeaST, which streamline data analysis, linking phenotypes to metabolomic profiles.
Metabolomics meets microbiome | Quantify the impact in microbiome research
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Amino acid auxotrophies in the human gut microbiome
This talk presents a recent study that combined metabolomic, metagenomic, and metabolic modeling to assess the prevalence of bacterial auxotrophies in the human gut and their correlation with the host’s metabolome.
Gut metabolomic changes during pregnancy reveal the importance of GI region in sample collection
Gut regionality is key in physiology studies but often ignored in metabolome research. It’s crucial for understanding metabolic changes, especially during pregnancy.
3 words to capture Metabolomics 2024
ASMS 2024, a main event for the mass spectrometry community, showcased the latest advancements in mass spectrometry and fostered important collaborations in the field of metabolomics.
American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS) – Mass spectrometry and allied topics 2024
ASMS 2024, a main event for the mass spectrometry community, showcased the latest advancements in mass spectrometry and fostered important collaborations in the field of metabolomics.
Kynurenic acid – A neuroprotective metabolite with key roles in brain health and immune function
Metabolite of the month is your sneak peek into the world of metabolomics. In this month´s article, we took a closer look at kynurenic acid, an important neuroactive metabolite synthesized from tryptophan in the human body.