GRAM is a hub for microbiome enthusiasts and early-career scientists at Colorado State University, uniting diverse disciplines, departments, and ecosystems. We are a student-focused organization within the Colorado State Microbiome Network (CoSMic).https://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lhcuaxi5ok2kNew #research alert! #GRAM member Sylvia Lee and a team led by Sarah Ardanuy Johnson, PhD RDN, tested the feasibility and tolerability of consuming microgreens daily—and it turns out they may not just be a trendy garnish! 🌱 Read more about the study below!04 Feb 2025 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhcuaxi5ok2khttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lgsmgjqqzk2oWe are looking forward to tomorrow's start of the Spring CSU Microbiome Network seminar series. Tomorrow's speaker, Claire de La Serre, PhD, works on identifying mechanisms by which diet affects vagal sensory neurons signaling, in particular diet-driven alterations in microbiota composition.28 Jan 2025 13:59 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgsmgjqqzk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lg7w6wmnvc2eThe Front Range Microbiome Symposium is back as a 2-day event! 📆 April 24: 1/2 day for early-career researchers 📆 April 25: Full-day symposium w/ keynotes: 🎤Dr. Thea Whitman 🎤Dr. Claudia Gunsch 🎤Dr. Gautam Dantas 📍 CSU Spur Campus, Denver, CO 🖋️ tinyurl.com/FRMS2025 #FRMS2025 #Microbiomes #CoSMic https://tinyurl.com/FRMS202521 Jan 2025 03:33 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg7w6wmnvc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lf3mvb2jhs2x🌱 How do plants select their microbial allies? A new review discusses how wild plants evolve to recruit microbes, boosting resilience. Domesticated crops often lose this trait, but breeding strategies could restore it for better sustainability. Read more: tinyurl.com/ycxbr226 #PlantMicrobiome https://tinyurl.com/ycxbr22606 Jan 2025 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lf3mvb2jhs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lejzlnuazk2fA study in Nutrition Research found a low-dose fiber supplement (12 grams/day) reduced LBP levels (a gut permeability marker) in young adults with elevated baseline LBP levels consuming a low-fiber diet. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S027153172400143X?via%3Dihub #GutHealth #Microbiome #Prebiotics #NutritionResearch30 Dec 2024 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lejzlnuazk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3ldsaemdz622fExciting Opportunity in Gut Microbiome Research! The Lozupone Lab at CU Anschutz is hiring a Research Professional! Their lab explores how the gut microbiome influences diseases like HIV and C. difficile infection, while also running a sequencing core. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4106219763/?refId=ASRU1VuJ1vj3IY5Hk6PDHw%3D%3D&trackingId=ASRU1VuJ1vj3IY5Hk6PDHw%3D%3D21 Dec 2024 06:07 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldsaemdz622fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3ldacarxb7c2uNew research from the #CoSMic Network exploring how the probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111 affects blood vessel function in western diet-fed mice. Published in Beneficial Microbes, this study highlights the potential of microbiome-targeted therapies on vessel function! DOI: 10.1163/18762891-bja0005214 Dec 2024 02:53 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldacarxb7c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lcnzkctfjs23Innovation thrives when disciplines unite. Within the #CoSMic Network & #GRAM, interdisciplinary collaboration drives our mission to tackle microbiome challenges and advance science for a healthier world. https://communities.springernature.com/posts/collaborative-science-bridges-tiny-streams-and-massive-rivers-by-connecting-molecular-processes-to-macroecological-patterns #Microbiome #Science #Collaboration06 Dec 2024 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcnzkctfjs23https://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lchkum73mk2gIn addition to @bsky.app, #GRAM is active on LinkedIn! Follow our page here https://www.linkedin.com/company/group-of-researchers-across-microbiomes/04 Dec 2024 06:51 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lchkum73mk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lcdjwesgsc27Join us at the CoSMic/GRAM social this Friday, December 6th! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow microbiome enthusiasts, share ideas, and strengthen our vibrant community. 📅 Friday, December 6th, 2024 ⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM 📍 Gilded Goat Brewing Company - Downtown Ft Collins02 Dec 2024 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcdjwesgsc27https://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lbuh55b3522xMore exciting research from CSU Microbiome Network was recently published in PLOS ONE! The study highlights the fascinating intersection of microbiome science and public perceptions. Check out the paper in PLOSOne here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.031242726 Nov 2024 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbuh55b3522xhttps://bsky.app/profile/gram-csu.bsky.social/post/3lbs3ardcac2eGreat article detailing the work of Colorado State Microbiome (CoSMic) Network Research Professor Mikayla Borton, #CoSMic Co-Director Kelly Wrighton, and collaborators. In addition to the article below, check out the publication here in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08240-z #GRAM #Microbiome [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Nov 2024 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:vrdo7rridqendthep46p6zyx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbs3ardcac2e