Gut microbiome lab launched at Hyderabad hospital to advance research into IBD

AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad launching a dedicated Gut Microbiome Therapeutics and Pill Lab on Saturday (August 29). | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad on Saturday (August 29) launched a dedicated Gut Microbiome Therapeutics and Pill Lab to study the therapeutic potential of the human gut microbiome, with an initial focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.The platform will work on developing oral microbiome capsule formulations using scientifically screened donor material. The process will include microbiome profiling, controlled sample processing, preservation, capsule formulation, quality and safety checks, and clinical research protocols.The hospital clarified that the microbiome pill being developed at the facili