Why words matter: researchers propose a new term for microbial communities A team of international researchers, including some of Domino’s partners, is calling for a change in the way scientists describe intentionally assembled groups of microorganisms. In a recent publication in Nature Communications, they propose replacing the term “synthetic community” (SynCom) with “Defined Microbial Community” […]
Month: June 2026
cFMDv1.3.2 now available
We are pleased to announce that a new version of the cFMD has been released, cFMDv1.3.2 (June 2026) Main highlights of the release: Improvements compared to the previous release: Now the cFMD encompasses 18,180 reconstructed microbial genomes spanning 1,153 prokaryotic SGBs and 110 eukaryotic SGBs comprehending 4,125 metagenomes that are consistently profiled. These metagnomes are linked with 109 food-related studies […]
Fermented food quiz
How well do you know fermented foods? Domino’s quiz on fermented foods is now online and available to everyone. It’s a free resource that lets you discover useful information on the topic through gaming. Test your knowledge: use it in class, or with friends! Versions in other European languages will be available soon. Check out […]