Can beneficial microbes enhance soya bean growth and drought resilience?
Insights from the MICROBIOMES4SOY lysimeter trial During the summer of 2025, researchers at the University of Bologna’s experimental farm conducted a lysimeter* trial as part of the MICROBIOMES4SOY project. The aim was to explore how microbial co-inoculation could improve soya bean growth, yield, and tolerance to drought stress. *A lysimeter is a device used to […]
Inside the SOYBIOME Dietary Trials: Exploring how tofu may influence gut health
As part of the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, researchers are investigating how plant-based alternatives to red and processed meat, specifically tofu, can impact human health, especially the gut microbiome. The SOYBIOME dietary trial is a key part of this research, aiming to understand how swapping out meat for a soya-based product affects digestion, inflammation, and overall well-being. […]
Celebrating World Microbiome Day 2025
Each year on June 27th, we celebrate #WorldMicrobiomeDay to spotlight the invisible yet powerful communities of microorganisms, microbiomes, that shape our health, food systems, and environment. This year’s theme, “Microbiome 101: What You Need to Know,” focused on making microbiome science accessible to everyone. From gut health to sustainable agriculture, the goal was to raise […]
Press Release: Microbes4SustainableFoods Cluster Secures €45M+ in EU Funding to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Food and Health
Brussels, February 5th, 2025 – As the global appetite for sustainable food options continues to grow, microbiome-based innovations such as fermented foods are emerging as a powerful tool for improving human health and protecting the environment. Leading the charge in Europe is the Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF) Cluster, a collaboration of EU-funded projects driving cutting-edge research on fermented foods […]
Press Release: World Microbiome Day – Harnessing the power of microbiomes to improve our health
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