Development of Microbiome Biobanks - Challenges and Opportunities

The microbiome research field is rapidly evolving, but the required biobanking infrastructure is currently fragmented and not prepared for the biobanking of microbiomes. The rapid advancement of technologies requires an urgent assessment of how biobanks can underpin research by preserving microbiome samples and their functional potential.

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The microbiome research field is rapidly advancing and requires a well-established biobanking infrastructure for preserving microbiome samples and their functional potential. There is an urgent need for assessing how biobanks can support research in this rapidly evolving field.