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Areas of Expertise
Probiotics:
Strain Selection, Formulation, Clinical Studies, etc.
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Probiotic Isolation: Discovery and characterization of novel probiotic strains from food, fecal, oral, soil, and dairy sources
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Screening & Safety Evaluation: Assessing acid and bile tolerance, antibiotic resistance, presence of enterotoxin genes, and other safety parameters
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Whole Genome Sequencing: Genomic analysis for characterization and safety assessment
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Growth Media Optimization: Developing efficient and cost-effective media, including plant-based alternatives
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Fermentation & Metabolite Analysis: Process optimization and metabolite profiling
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Probiotic Product Formulation: Developing stable and effective microbial-based products (Live Biotherapeutics)
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Gastrointestinal (GI) Simulation Studies: Assessing probiotic survival in simulated gastric and intestinal conditions
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Antimicrobial Studies: Evaluating activity against gastrointestinal pathogens
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Health Application Research: Investigating immunomodulatory effects, production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and other functional benefits
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Shelf-Life Stability Testing: Evaluating the long-term viability and effectiveness of probiotic products
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Safety and Clinical Studies: Conducting in vitro, in vivo, and human studies to support claims and ensure safety
Microbiomes:
Cultivation and Analysis
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Human and Animal Microbiomes: Characterization and health-related insights
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Soil Microbiomes and Agricultural Applications: Microbial profiling for sustainable agriculture
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Microbiome and Gut Health: Exploring the role of microbiota in digestive wellness
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Metabolomics: Analyzing microbial metabolites and their functional roles
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Clinical Studies: Investigating microbiome-related health outcomes
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Microbiome Cultivation: Cultivation of diverse microbial communities and isolation of potential strains
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Microbial Community Composition: Profiling and taxonomic characterization
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16S rRNA Sequencing and Metagenomics: High-throughput approaches for microbial identification and functional insights
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Computational Analysis: Bioinformatics and data analysis
Prebiotics:
Selection and Development
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Prebiotic Types and Selection: Identification of suitable prebiotic compounds for targeted applications
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Dietary Fibers as Prebiotics: Evaluation of the fiber sources and their functional benefits
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Health Benefits of Prebiotics: Supporting gut health, immunity, and metabolic function
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Microencapsulation Techniques: Enhancing stability, delivery, and targeted release of prebiotics
Postbiotics:
Bioactive Metabolites from Fermentation
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Metabolite Analysis: Identification and characterization of postbiotic metabolites
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Bioactive Compounds: Exploration of health-promoting molecules produced during fermentation
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Product Development: Formulation of postbiotic-based functional products
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Applications of Postbiotics: Use in gut health, immune support, skin health, and beyond