Microbiome analysis: Correlation is not causation
As summer turns to fall each year, we see a drop in both ice cream sales and homicides. One way to interpret this data would be to announce that you’re never eating ice cream again – it’s too dangerous! However, that interpretation has a problem: you’ve confused...
How to get your microbiome research pixel perfect
Imagine that you are a scientist in the early 2000s, and you’re interested in studying microbiomes. You love going out into the field and collecting samples, but after each expedition, you know that there is a long road ahead of you. After collecting a sample, you...
The great potential of microbiome analysis
Microbes: you can’t see them, but you can find them almost anywhere on earth – including inside you. The bacteria, viruses, and fungi on our planet come in millions of different shapes and sizes, and their numbers are simply dazzling. For instance, on our planet,...
Flutter: A programming language to build multi-platform applications
Have you ever stared at a word, knowing it’s not quite the right one to express yourself, but not sure what would be better? Choosing a programming language can be like finding the right word – although many words will do ok, there is that single turn of...