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” […]
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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 […]
Water kefir as a paradigm for multi-omics and genome-scale metabolic modelling in fermented food
A new review from Domino’s researchers has been published in Nature. The paper explores water kefir as a model system for studying fermented foods using multi-omics and genome-scale metabolic modelling. This study provides a clearer framework for understanding how fermented food communities function and how fermentation processes could be more carefully standardised in the future. […]
Discover our new Microbiome Ambassador
Welcome dr. Chiara Traina as our new Microbiome Ambassador: #MicrobiomeAmbassador is a campaign initiated by the EU project MicrobiomeSupport. This is a social media campaign aimed at all microbe enthusiasts to share why they love microbes and their communities (a.k.a microbiomes). Through this campaign, we see the faces behind the research, and get a glimpse […]
Domino annual meeting
The Domino consortium gathered in Madrid (15–17 April), convening partners from across Europe to shape the next phase of the project. Following one of the most intensive phases of the project, discussions reflected both consolidated results & the scale-up of activities across research, data, and real-world application, marking a clear step forward as Domino moves […]
DOMINO Featured in New Publication on the Microbiome and Personalised Nutrition
The DOMINO project has been featured in the newly published book The Microbiome and Personalised Nutrition. The chapter, “The Role of Food Information Initiatives in Bringing Microbiome Awareness into the Diet”, authored by colleagues from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC), highlights how European initiatives are helping consumers better understand the link between food, microbes, […]
Food Metagenomic Data: Updated database with >3,4k samples
News from University of Trento A new version of the curatedFoodMetagenomicData (cFMD) resource, developed within the DOMINO project by the University of Trento, has been released. The latest versions—cFMD v1.3.0 (November 2025) and cFMD v1.3.1 (February 2026)— enhance the quality, completeness, and scientific value of this unique food microbiome resource. With these releases, the cFMD now […]
DOMINO Newsletter #4
New “Research” section now available on the Domino website
The DOMINO website has been expanded with a new Research section, offering an overview of the scientific work carried out within the project, the first results obtained so far, and the planned next steps. The new section brings together information on DOMINO’s main research activities, providing a structured view of how the project investigates the […]