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 […]
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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 […]
Calling Europe-based fermented food & beverage producers
The EU-funded DOMINO project is inviting participation of Europe-based fermented food/beverage producers to take part in a short online survey, aiming to better understand the key drivers and barriers to innovation in the fermented food sector. The responses will help build a holistic picture of which changes in the production system are needed to strengthen […]
EFSA guidance on characterisation and risk assessment of microorganisms used in the food chain
A milestone for food safety science – guidance on microorganisms in food! Back in January, the Domino EU consortium came together to respond to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultation on the draft guidance for “Characterisation and risk assessment of microorganisms used in the food chain”. This was a collaborative effort that reflected […]
Could the complex communities of microbes in fermented foods be shaping the way these foods function at a molecular level?
Until now, there was no comprehensive framework to systematically map microbial metabolic functions in food, making it difficult to explore the potential implications for health, nutrition, and sustainability. That’s why researchers from the Domino EU project, in collaboration with the ANR Metasimfood Project, have been working on a computational framework that organizes ~1,985 microbial genes […]
Microbiome Metabolic Modeling as a tool for innovation in fermented foods
Recent advances in genome-scale metabolic modeling (GSMM) are transforming our understanding of how the microbiomes of fermented foods operate, but there is still a crucial gap: while GSMM is well-established in microbial ecology, its application to food systems innovation remains under-leveraged. The review paper, “Microbiome Metabolic Modeling as a Tool for Innovation in Fermented Food […]