Understanding R&D data management: De-risking drug development & boosting R&D efficiency
While most people will agree with the statement, “data management is important”, it might be harder to agree on exactly how or why scientists should implement a solid data management plan. One of the reasons behind this disconnect is that data management means a lot...
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,...