--- title: Networking Microbiome Science Platform | Eagle Genomics description: Eagle Genomics is networking microbiome science to enable the next phase of R&D and innovation processes for the life sciences. image: https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/EG004_Website%20Card%20Banner_800x418_v1_02.png --- - [Home](https://www.eaglegenomics.com) - What We Do - [e\[datascientist\]](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) - [e\[exploration\]](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform/e-exploration) - [e\[biology\]](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform/e-biology) - [e\[datascience\]](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform/e-data-science) - [e\[sdk\]](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform/e-software-development-kit) - [e\[marketplace\]](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform/e-marketplace) - [Microbial Strain Characterization](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/microbial-strain-characterisation) - [Networking Microbiome Science](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science) - [About Us](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/about-us) - [Customers](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/customers) - [News](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/contact-us) [Skip to content](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#main-content) [![EG-01](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/EG-01.svg "EG-01")](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/) [Get in touch](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/contact-us) - [Home](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/) - What We Do - Networking Microbiome Science # Networking microbiome science Unifying constellations of complex, multi-dimensional data and the exploration of signals and networks of relationship undetectable by humans alone. [Meet the platform](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) ![nms_icon](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/nms_icon.png) ## Innovating in network microbiome science [Meet the platform](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) ### Why microbiome?  An entire ecosystem of microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses), their genomes, and the surrounding environmental conditions (proteins, metabolites, environmental data, etc). This is the frontier of 21st century science. ### Why network science?  Nowhere are the opportunities and challenges more significant than in the burgeoning field of the microbiome. Network science provides the only robust and reliable framework to examine the highly complex interactions of microbiome communities.  ### Platform Condition/Disease Fit  There are in the order of 10,000+ human diseases alone, and it is increasingly clear that the microbiome is implicated in many of them. Similar challenges and opportunities exist in animals, plants and other ecosystems. The ability to optimize for platform condition/disease fit will differentiate winners and losers in the emerging bio-economy.  ### Nature Co-Design  Nature co-design refers to the harnessing of nature’s capabilities on the foundation of microbiome science to produce new products and materials (bio-factoring). e\[datascientist\] enables enterprises to participate in the bio-economy to produce a new generation of products, harnessing nature co-design and new lanes of economic growth. [Meet the platform](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) ## Network Life Sciences Platform #### Conversational Collaboration Humans and machines learning together to advance innovation e\[datascientist\] provides the foundation for conversational learning between the data and the scientist. This unique conversational interface provides the basis for a radical shift in microbiome science led innovation. Learn more ### Complete the form #### Valuation and Decision Engine Trusted Decision Framework Objectively measure the usefulness and relevance of data and knowledge assets. At the core of e\[datascientist\], a unique trusted decision framework infers context from metadata, prioritizing entity relationships at unprecedented speed and microbiomical scale. Learn more ### Complete the form #### Analysis Hub Guided exploratory and statistical data analysis with interactive visualizations Intelligent statistical analysis and pipeline capabilities on the cloud guide and inform research direction and outcomes. e\[datascientist\] automates workflow technology and analysis tools on a single platform. Learn more ### Complete the form #### Catalog Listing, linking and representing data assets Intelligent management, analysis and sharing of multi-omics data and metadata. The e\[datascientist\] Catalog, equipped with robust governance structures, orchestrates the journey from disparate data sources to scientifically meaningful knowledge artefacts. Learn more ### Complete the form #### Multi-layer Hypergraph Transforming knowledge discovery Explore complex multi-dimensional relationships within microbiome data. Link, layer and nest a network of hypergraphs to expose, elucidate and understand context and emergent data patterns. Learn more ### Complete the form ## Beyond the microbiome [Meet the platform](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) Applying microbiome science to R&D processes promotes better and more sustainable product design. Through the processes of fermentation and bioprocessing, microbes will provide alternative production mechanisms for some of the world’s most widely used resources, including proteins, plastics, ingredients, and beyond.  The novel value chain that will emerge will help ensure the long term health of the planet and of consumers. The microbiome is a catalyst to integrate broader life science and commercial data, as well as demonstrate the utility of network science approaches to innovation — ultimately leading the way to Industry 4.0 across sectors. [Meet the platform](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) ## Microbiome FAQs [What is the microbiome?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-1) An entire ecosystem of microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses), their genomes, and the surrounding environmental conditions (proteins, metabolites, environmental data, etc). This is the frontier of 21st century science. [Why should I care about the microbiome?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-2) The microbiome has a critical role to play in our personal health as well as the health of our planet. Your microbiome strongly influences your immune system, metabolic health, perhaps even your mood, while environmental microbiomes influence ecosystem diversity, agricultural success, and even climate change. Understanding and harnessing the microbiome will provide the mechanism to improve health and wellness across the globe. [What applications does the microbiome have?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-3) The applications of microbiome science are vast: some examples include functional foods and nutritional supplements, consumer goods like cosmetics and personal hygiene products, biofertilizers for healthy soils, improved diets for livestock, and living therapeutics for diseases. Use cases are rapidly increasing as our understanding of the microbiome grows. [What can the microbiome do for my products?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-4) Applying microbiome science to product design can have a variety of benefits, including safety (not disrupting your natural microbiome), increased functionality (designing a product that actually enhances some aspect your microbiome), personalization (specifically designed for your microbiome), and product sustainability (improved value chains and natural alternative ingredients). [How can one integrate microbiome science into R&D processes?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-5) Traditionally, R&D works to create new products or improve existing ones through efficacy, safety, etc. Microbiome science provides a novel mechanism for innovation by reinventing traditional processes in ingredient production, safety evaluation, and health management. For example, microbiome-driven innovation can enable the identification of new food supplements that promote health by altering bacterial species in the gut; the discovery of new proteins that can be used in ingredient manufacturing; or the detection of new biosynthetic gene clusters that produce particular chemicals. [What are the commonly used methods to study the microbiome?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-6) Microbiome research typically involves sampling from a specific environment (a ‘biome’), which can be a particular geographical area, such as a field or a lake, or a body site, such as the gut or scalp. Genomic material extracted from the samples is then sequenced. This can involve the targeting of taxonomic marker genes, whole genome shotgun (WGS) metagenomic sequencing, and RNA-seq metatranscriptomic sequencing to study diversity, composition and function. Microbial assembled genomes (MAGs) can also be reconstructed for genomic studies of novel organisms. [What kind of data do you use to study the microbiome?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-7) The term ‘microbiome’ refers to the environment that is sampled, including the microbial community. In addition to sequencing data, a range of other measurements can also be taken, depending on the environment sampled. These can include the temperature or pH of soil or water, or gene expression measurements relating to the host organism. [How does network science apply to the microbiome?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-8) Network science involves the study of patterns of connections in complex networks. The study of the microbiome involves networks of interacting microbes connected to wide constellations of other data. These include the array of metabolites that microbes produce, which may in turn interact with host systems, such as the immune system. The holistic approach offered by network science is therefore the only way to reliably and fully understand the microbiome. [What is ‘platform condition/disease fit’?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-9) There are in the order of 10,000+ human diseases alone, and it is increasingly clear that the microbiome is implicated in many of them. Similar challenges and opportunities exist in animals, plants and other ecosystems. The ability to optimize for platform condition/disease fit will differentiate winners and losers in the emerging bio-economy.  [How does Eagle Genomics help?](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science#accordion-10) Eagle Genomics is enabling a new era of collaborative, data-driven innovation. Our robust analytical platform fuses network science, AI and graph technology, creating a trusted data fabric for life science research. The e\[datascientist\] empowers scientists to exploit multi-omics data, discover biological connections, formulate and test valuable hypotheses and generate knowledge to tackle the world’s grand challenges. ## Innovating for a better future Eagle Genomics’ innovative approach in establishing a platform-driven ecosystem for the generation and exchange of scientific data-derived assets is of great potential value to Unilever. ![Unilever](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/Unilever.png) Samantha Tucker-Samaras Global Vice President Science & Technology, Beauty and Personal Care R&D at Unilever. Healthy animals, healthy people and a healthy planet are all interconnected. With the advanced knowledge and insights we anticipate generating from our microbiome data, the e\[datascientist\] will allow us to bring more relevant products to market. ![cargill](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/cargill.png) Mike Johnson Marketing Director at Cargill Health Technologies As a company driven by innovation, Reckitt collaborates with partners who bring powerful new capabilities to the table so we can deliver disruptive ideas to the market. ![Reckitt_white_small](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/Reckitt_white_small.png) Chris Jones Vice President of R&D Hygiene at Reckitt ![Untitled-1](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1.png?width=135&height=145&name=Untitled-1.png) ![STAR-Level-1-badge](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/STAR-Level-1-badge.png?width=130&height=130&name=STAR-Level-1-badge.png) ![ukri](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/ukri.png) ![EIT Food + EU Logo RGB Landscape_WhiteLetters_keylineEUflag](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hubfs/EIT%20Food%20+%20EU%20Logo%20RGB%20Landscape_WhiteLetters_keylineEUflag.png) ## Curious to know more? ### [™](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) - [Applications](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/e-datascientist-platform) - [Networking Microbiome Science](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science) ### Quick Links - [About Us](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/about-us) - [Success Stories](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/success-stories) - [News & Blog](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/news) - [Knowledge Hub](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/knowledge-hub) ### Contact Details [contact@eaglegenomics.com](mailto:contact@eaglegenomics.com) [Get in touch](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/contact-us) - [Privacy Statement](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/privacy-statement) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/terms-conditions) © 2023 All rights reserved [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/eagle-genomics-ltd-/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/eaglegen) [Follow us on Facebook](https://en-gb.facebook.com/eaglegenomics/) [Get in touch](https://www.eaglegenomics.com/contact-us#get-in-touch) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/#website", "@type" : "WebSite", "description" : "Unlocking radical innovation by enabling the conversation between microbiome data and the scientist.", "name" : "Eagle Genomics", "potentialAction" : [ { "@type" : "SearchAction", "query-input" : "required name=search_term_string", "target" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/hs-search-results?term={search_term_string}" } ], "publisher" : { "@id" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/#corporation" }, "url" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science/#webpage", "@type" : "WebPage", "about" : { "@id" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/#corporation" }, "description" : "Eagle Genomics is networking microbiome science to enable the next phase of R&D and innovation processes for the life sciences.", "inLanguage" : "en", "isPartOf" : { "@id" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/#website" }, "name" : "Networking microbiome science", "url" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/#BreadCrumbList", "@type" : "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement" : [ { "@type" : "ListItem", "item" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/", "name" : "Home", "position" : 1 }, { "@type" : "ListItem", "item" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do", "name" : "What We Do", "position" : 2 }, { "@type" : "ListItem", "item" : "https://www.eaglegenomics.com/what-we-do/networking-microbiome-science", "name" : "Networking Microbiome Science", "position" : 3 } ] } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "An entire ecosystem of microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and viruses), their genomes, and the surrounding environmental conditions (proteins, metabolites, environmental data, etc). 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