Sequencing the Microbiome

Infographic

Published: November 27, 2019

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The first mentions of “microbiomes” in literature came around 1988, but we have only recently started to really explore and understand microbiomes in large numbers. This has coincided with improvements in sequencing technology, throughput and availability.

Download this infographic to discover:

What the microbiome is
Why it's important
How we can learn more from harnessing the power of sequencing

Meet the Authors

Molly Campbell

Senior Science Writer

Molly Campbell is a senior science writer at Technology Networks. She holds a first-class honors degree in neuroscience. In 2021 Molly was shortlisted for the Women in Journalism Georgina Henry Award.

Karen Steward, PhD

Senior Scientific Specialist

Karen Steward holds a PhD in molecular microbiology and evolutionary genetics from the University of Cambridge. She moved into science writing in 2017 after over a decade as a research scientist.