THE SCIENCE

The science behind Novabiomica

Behind Novabiomica are years of research into the infant microbiome, bioinformatics, and functional analysis of biological data.

An area dedicated to the scientific and technological aspects underlying the Novabiomica platform.

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The infant microbiome

Why more and more families are interested in the infant microbiome

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What happens when the microbiome is altered?

In the first months of life, the gut microbiome helps regulate digestion, the immune system, and inflammation. When this ecosystem becomes unbalanced, symptoms very common in newborns and young children may appear:

Colic and recurring stomach aches
Bloating and difficult digestion
Diarrhea or constipation
Eczema and dermatitis
Intestinal irritability
Frequent infections
Disturbances after antibiotics
Increased food sensitivity

Many of these signs are often considered clinically "normal," but in some cases, they may reflect an altered gut microbiome.

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The microbiome today can influence tomorrow's health

Scientific research shows that the microbiome in the early years of life can also have long-term effects on immune and metabolic development. Early alterations have been associated with an increased risk of:

Allergies and asthma
Atopic dermatitis
Inflammatory bowel disorders
Childhood obesity
Metabolic disorders
Type 1 diabetes
Immune alterations
Neuroinflammatory and developmental conditions

The microbiome does not determine these conditions on its own, but it represents one of the most important biological factors in the first years of life.

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What the Novabiomica test can do

Our test analyzes the infant gut microbiome to observe possible signs associated with microbiome variations. The dashboard can highlight:

Reduction of beneficial protective bacteria
High presence of opportunistic bacteria
Signs of intestinal inflammation
Altered digestion of breast milk HMOs
Impact of antibiotics on the microbiome
Markers associated with dysbiosis and microbial instability

Understanding what is happening in the gut early on can help better support the child's development.

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Novabiomica: where health begins

Scientific insights

The areas we study

HMOs and the infant microbiome

Bifidobacterium infantis

Antibiotics and the microbiome

Gut resistome and ARGs

Microbial metabolic pathways

Functional analysis of the microbiome

NGS sequencing

Bioinformatics and computational models

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