What butyrate and short-chain fatty acids do
Learn what butyrate and short-chain fatty acids indicate, how they are measured and what their interpretation limits mean for gut microbiota analysis.
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5 key points before ordering a fecal calprotectin test
Learn what fecal calprotectin measures, when it may provide guidance and its limitations before ordering the test, with five evidence-based key points.
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Oral microbiota and periodontitis: association or causation
Learn what oral dysbiosis may indicate, how association differs from causation, and why a microbiota test cannot replace a periodontal diagnosis.
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A guide to Lactobacillus crispatus in the vaginal microbiota
Learn how Lactobacillus crispatus may relate to bacterial vaginosis and how Xenogene’s vaginal microbiota analysis can help you interpret your results.
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How the SIBO breath test is performed
Learn how to prepare for the SIBO breath test, what it measures and how to interpret the results in their clinical context. Read the full guide.
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Microbiome testing: clinical analysis vs consumer tests
Learn what microbiome tests measure, understand their limitations and compare clinical analyses with consumer tests to make a more informed choice.
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Gut microbiota and mental health: what we know
Learn what research says about the gut microbiota and mental health, understand the limits of the evidence, and know when to seek professional help.
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tecnologia How a microbiota test with NGS Nanopore works
From sample to report: how third-generation Nanopore sequencing analyses your microbiota.
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microbiota oral Oral microbiota: the first line of defence
The oral microbiota influences both oral and general health. How to analyse it with NGS technology.
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microbiota intestinal What is gut dysbiosis and why does it matter?
What gut dysbiosis is, what symptoms it causes and how a metagenomic analysis of the microbiota helps detect it.
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