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Microbiome-intestinal organoid co-culture for improved gut health research.

The development of microbiome-intestinal organoid for improved understanding of human gut microbiome functions and identification of potential probiotic microbes in the human gut that could lead to health benefits.

Agricultural land fertilisation. Credit - Pascvii

Understanding the soil microbiome for the sustainable use of biosolids

The use of biosolids, the end product of wastewater treatment, as a fertiliser for crops forms a circular economy of nutrients between humans, the soil and our food. By understanding the microbiome, researchers aim to enhance the benefits of biosolids and ameliorate the impacts of pollutants.

Publication alert – Growing soil organic carbon in dryland agricultural systems

The understanding of plant–microbe interactions can enable the growth of soil organic carbon, an important factor of soil fertility, in dryland agricultural systems, where it can be limiting.

Bioelectrochemical stimulation for the degrading of PFAS in the environment.

Applying bioelectrochemical systems to encourage microbes to biodegrade PFAS in the environment.

Podcast – the impact of the soil microbiome on Australian agricultural crops.

Dr Lachlan Dow sits down with the team from the farm advice podcast to discuss the impact of soil microbiomes on agricultural crops.

Predictive modelling: Human gut microbiome resilience after antibiotic stress

Modelling the impacts of antibiotics in order to predict and prevent the harmful side effects on the human gut microbiome.

Contaminated environment microbiomes

Enhancing microbiomes to find solutions to important environmental challenges.

Food chain microbiome

Understanding the food structure and microbiome of retail vegetables and meat products from farm until consumption to improve their shelf life, safety and health benefits.

Human gut microbiome

Unlocking the secrets of the human gut microbiome to develop the understanding and interventions to promote positive health benefits and disease prevention.

Insect gut microbiome

Enhancing the gut microbiome of insects to enable them to reduce waste in our environment.