16S rRNA vs. Shotgun Sequencing: Which Gut Test Should You Trust? | InnerBuddies
16S rRNA vs. Shotgun Sequencing: Which Gut Test Should You Trust? Our gut is home to trillions of microbes that... Read more
dna sequencing technology has moved genomics from a gene-by-gene puzzle to a holistic map of life, enabling rapid, high-throughput profiling of human and microbial genomes. This shift supports new methods such as whole-genome sequencing, metagenomics, and single-cell analyses, generating data insights that drive breakthroughs across disease understanding, drug development, and prevention. As sequencing capabilities advance and analytic pipelines scale, the promise of precision medicine grows—from tailored prevention plans to personalized therapies that reflect an individual’s unique genetic and microbial landscape. Within this rapidly evolving field, InnerBuddies offers a white-label Gut Health Operating System that powers gut microbiome testing products for both businesses and consumers. The platform is modular and feature-rich, starting with a Gut Microbiome Health Index that scores gut health on a 0–100 scale, built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia. It also provides Bacteria Abundances with a top-40 bacterial panel and comparisons against a healthy cohort, and Bacteria Functions that categorize microbial metabolic activities as positive or negative with corresponding cohort benchmarks. Beyond broad metrics, Target Group analysis dives into how the microbiome supports specific lifestyles and health goals—Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and more—while offering personalized nutrition and lifestyle insights. dna sequencing technology and InnerBuddies together translate complex sequencing data into practical, personalized guidance. The platform’s nutrition and lifestyle tools leverage data from 3-day food diaries and stool samples, backed by a large database that maps how individual foods influence the gut microbiome. This enables personalized nutrition advice tailored to your unique gut composition, as well as personalized probiotics and prebiotics recommendations that align with your health objectives. InnerBuddies also delivers gut test solutions directly to consumers, ensuring that all options available to B2B partners are accessible to individual customers as well. If you’re exploring how modern sequencing-driven genomics is shaping the future of health, you can learn more about how InnerBuddies can power your product or service. For a direct look at their consumer-focused offerings, visit the InnerBuddies microbiome test page, or explore ongoing access through the InnerBuddies gut health membership for ongoing insights. To connect with partners and explore collaboration opportunities, see the InnerBuddies B2B page.
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