Dr. Paul Cotter of Teagasc (Ireland), one of the researchers involved in Domino, was recently invited to the ‘Science, Microbes & Health’ podcast by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP). In this podcast episode, Dr Cotter talks about the historical roots of fermented foods as a preservation method, and how they have […]
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Domino’s Second Annual Meeting in Cork, Ireland
Researchers and industry partners from the DOMINO project convened in Cork, Ireland, from March 26-28 for the second annual meeting. This event provided a platform for experts to review progress, share insights, and lay out the next steps in their mission to explore the health benefits of fermented foods and develop innovative plant-based alternatives. DOMINO […]
What is the Role of Gut Bacteria in Human Health?
Your body is home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and viruses, which live in various areas such as your skin, nose, mouth, and gut. Many of these microorganisms reside in your gut, and among these, the bacteria there play a particularly important role in regulating your health through hormone regulation, metabolism regulation, immune response, and digestion. But […]
Celebrating World Microbiome Day 2024
This year to celebrate #WorldMicrobiomeDay, we are sharing some resources from the DOMINO project and its collaborative initiatives! The theme of 2024 was “Feed your microbes – How diet shapes your gut microbiome”. Dive in to the information below to learn more about how microbiomes play an important role for our health and everyday lives. […]
Meet our DOMINO Microbiome Ambassadors!
#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 into why the microbiome is important for them. Meet […]
From Kimchi to Kefir: Why ancient wisdom on food fermentation remains good for our gut (Positive News article)
Learn about the ancient wisdom about fermented foods! Read all about it in the Positive News article guided by Rain Kuldjärv, a food researcher at TFTAK, author & project partner of the DOMINO project. Read the full article on the Positive News website, here: www.positive.news/environment/food/why-ancient-wisdom-on-food-fermentation-remains-good-for-our-gut/ For more inspiration, check out Rain Kuldjärv’s “Fermentation: Plain and […]
Fermented Foods: What are they, and what is their impact on our health?
Fermented foods have been consumed around the world for centuries. Today, they endure in kitchens, restaurants and markets, where an estimated 5000 types of fermented foods are eaten worldwide, making up 5-40% of human diets. As certain foods and beverages such as sourdough bread and kombucha rise in popularity and receive trend-worthy recognition, it begs […]
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Celebrating World Pulses Day: A Spotlight on Fermented Pulses
Since 2018, on February 10th the United Nations (UN) celebrates World Pulses Day, a global event designed to raise public awareness about the environmental significance and nutritional benefits of pulses. These edible seeds from a legume plant (including lentils, chickpeas, beans, lupin and other protein grains) have great benefits for food security, nutrition, health, […]