Microbiome analysis: Correlation is not causation

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

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

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,...
Julia: Different datasets have different needs

Julia: Different datasets have different needs

Just like we use different technologies to answer different scientific questions in the laboratory, different datasets have different needs in regard to programming languages that are best suited for their analysis. It’s not a black-and-white issue by any...
BioLizard – Making the most of your scientific data

BioLizard – Making the most of your scientific data

The industry is becoming extremely data-driven, and the integration of heterogeneous data in a dynamic environment is becoming central to success. At BioLizard, we provide innovative solutions to diverse biological questions, including data management, data...