Biomatest pets

The gut microbiome plays a highly important role in metabolic health of animals, as has been demonstrated by several studies in the last decade. It encodes a series of enzymes and produces compounds which are not available in human cells, that play a role in functions as important as the breaking down of complex food components, the production of neurotransmitters, the stimulation of the immune system, the assimilation of antioxidants, the generation of precursors for hormones and a healthy metabolic function. In dogs, which are one of the most important and abundant companion animals for humans, the role of the microbiome is also crucial but is rarely tested and there no available tests. This project is developed under an alliance with a food company and a biotechnology company, towards the development of an integral solution to both test and nourish the gut microbiome of dogs.

Faculty Supervisor:

Naowarat Cheeptham

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Partner:

Universidad EAFIT

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Thompson Rivers University

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