Microbiomics Service

The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the digestion, immune system development, and optimal nutrient absorption of aquatic species. BioVenic is committed to providing multi-omics technical services for aquatic animal research, including microbiology, to assist clients in studying the composition and function of gut microbiota in aquatic animals.

Introduction to Gut Microbiota in Aquatic Animals

The gut microbiota of aquatic animals is a complex ecosystem that significantly influences the host's health and well-being through a variety of physiological activities. This intricate community of microorganisms plays a pivotal role in digestion, immunity, and neuroendocrine regulation, thereby shaping the overall health of aquatic species.

Digestion - Many residents in the gut contain enzymes that help utilize certain components in food, especially those that are difficult to digest. Gut microbiota can help the host break down difficult-to-digest food components and promote the absorption of nutrients.
Immunity - A healthy gut microbiota can protect fish from invasion by pathogenic microorganisms and also participate in the development and maturation of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).
Neuroendocrine - The microbiota gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication system that transmits signals between the gut and the central nervous system.

Factors affecting the diversity and function of gut microbiota in fish. Fig. 1 Factors influencing the diversity and function of the gut microbiome of fish. (Talwar, C.; et al. 2018)

Our Services

BioVenic provides advanced microbiome analysis services for aquatic animals to help analyze the species and abundance of microbes within the host. Our services target various aquatic animals, including but not limited to the following.

Bony Fish

Ink Fish

Shellfish

Bivalve Shellfish

Microbial community analysis aims to understand the composition and function of microbes in various environments, focusing on the gut. A more comprehensive understanding of microbial communities and their functions can be achieved through the integrated analysis of metabolomics and microbiomes.

Composition of Microbial Community
Community Structure

Species Richness and Diversity
Function Prediction

High-throughput Sequencing for Microbiomics

The rapid, low-cost methods of high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technologies have significantly increased our understanding of the microbiome and greatly improved our knowledge of the composition, structure, and diversity of the gut microbiota in aquatic animals.

Applications	Description
Definition	Microbial diversity sequencing, also known as amplicon sequencing, refers to high-throughput sequencing of PCR products from specific regions such as 16S rDNA/ITS functional genes, revealing information such as microbial community structure and evolutionary relationships in samples.
Method	Microbial diversity sequencing based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing is the main method for studying the gut microbiome of aquatic animals.
Significance	It helps to reveal the microbial diversity within aquatic animals and its impact on host health and ecosystem function.

Workflow of Microbiomics Service

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The microbial diversity sequencing technology of BioVenic provides a powerful tool for gaining a deeper understanding of the structure and function of aquatic animal microbial communities. Our services combined with efficient data processing processes, help you save valuable time and resources while ensuring high-quality research results. For any inquiries or needs, please contact us today.

Reference

Talwar, C.; et al. Fish Gut Microbiome: Current Approaches and Future Perspectives[J]. Indian J Microbiol. 2018, 58: 397–414.

Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.

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