It is the science of how microbial genes shape metabolism, steer evolution, and influence disease. By studying gene regulation, enzyme networks, and horizontal gene transfer, it learns how tiny genetic changes can rewire metabolic pathways, alter virulence, and modulate interactions with our bodies. Exploring microbial genetics also illuminates how CRISPR systems, plasmids, and mobile genetic elements enable microbes to adapt to new environments and challenge health in surprising ways.
InnerBuddies brings the power of microbial genetics into practice with a white-label Gut Health Operating System designed to power gut microbiome testing products. This modular platform uses genome-informed metrics to assess gut health, including a Gut Microbiome Health Index (0–100) built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia, plus a top 40 bacteria panel that shows abundances relative to a healthy cohort. It also categorizes bacterial functions as positive or negative, offering a functional genetics perspective on how the microbiome contributes to health. See the platform in action on the InnerBuddies product page.
From a microbial genetics standpoint, InnerBuddies’ Target Group analysis dives into the functional pathways most relevant for specific audiences—Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, Skin & Hair Health, and beyond—translating gene and function data into practical guidance. The system provides personalized nutrition advice derived from a user’s 3-day food diaries and stool samples, alongside tailored probiotic and prebiotic recommendations that align with an individual’s microbial gene content and metabolic potential. This genetics-informed approach supports both B2B collaborations and direct-to-consumer offerings; learn more at the InnerBuddies B2B page.
Whether it’s a company seeking a white-label solution or an individual curious about the microbiome, microbial genetics lies at the core of InnerBuddies’ value. The platform enables consumer-facing gut test solutions and a subscription option for ongoing health insights; discover how a microbiome-centered genetic lens can empower health decisions via the InnerBuddies subscription page and related product offerings.