Collection of human bacteria at University of Tartu, Estonia.
- 2026-02-12
- Microbiology resource announcements 15(2)
- Reet Mändar
- Hugo Mändar
- Tiiu Rööp
- Marika Mikelsaar
- PubMed: 41432456
- DOI: 10.1128/mra.00758-25
The Human Microbiota Biobank (HUMB) at University of Tartu, Estonia, was established to support and promote research activities in the field of human microbiota. The collection contains more than 20,000 bacterial strains, both lactic acid bacteria and opportunistic bacteria. The content of the collection is available for scientific collaboration.
Research Insights
| Supplement | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bifidobacterium plantarum | Improved Gastrointestinal Health | Beneficial | Small |
| Bifidobacterium plantarum | Improved Gastrointestinal Symptoms | Beneficial | Small |
| Bifidobacterium plantarum | Improved Gut Microbiota Composition | Beneficial | Small |