David Morrison requested this feature. The FastQ file is produced by the physical lab machine. This file is then pushed thru software to produce a list of taxonomies. Different 16s retail providers use different software and as a result – different reports. For back ground see this “Taxonomy Nightmare before Christmas” post.

Walkthru

This feature is available only for those that sign on securely (i.e. request a login link to be sent by email).

On the samples page you will see some new buttons

Define FastQ files

Simply Click [FastQ Catalog] and create records for each FastQ file you are going to work with.

Identifying sample with FastQ file

Return to the Samples page, and click [Update of Delete Samples]

Comparison

You need at least 2 sample to be linked to a FastQ file. Returning to the Samples page, click the [FastQ Set Comparison] button

You will now see the results reported. Some taxonomy will be very similar and others very different.

What’s next?

Once sufficient users link their files, we can start doing the various analysis that David was asking for.

Most of the Post-Covid19 Syndrome symptoms has a strong match to the symptoms seen with Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). This condition has no conventional medical treatment known. Treatments attempt to mitigate symptoms.

There is evidence that some people develop a long-term fatigue syndrome from coronavirus infections, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday.

“There may well be a post-viral syndrome associated with Covid-19,” Fauci told a news conference organized by the International AIDS Society. The group is holding a Covid-19 conference as an add-on to its every-other-year AIDS meeting.

Fauci said the symptoms resemble those seen in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME, once known as chronic fatigue syndrome.

“If you look anecdotally, there is no question that there are a considerable number of individuals who have a post-viral syndrome that in many respects incapacitates them for weeks and weeks following so-called recovery,” Fauci said.CNN

I am very familiar with ME/CFS as anyone who knows my story can attest. And I believe that while the model of why these symptoms are there is simple, the treatment is complex, not cookbook and must be individualized for each person.

The Model

COVID19 sends out chemical signals to the body to produce chemicals (metabolites) that its need OR which create a friendlier environment for it. The signals alters the microbiome (gut bacteria) to be a factory for its needs (Viralforming the gut). Once COVID is eliminated, the alterations should return to the prior state overtime— unfortunately a percentage that take a long time or never return. The best documented example is the Bergen’s Giardia Infection.

“Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with COVID-19, and had an increased prevalence in the later stage of the recent epidemic in China. SARS-CoV-2 enters gastrointestinal epithelial cells, and the faeces of COVID-19 patients are potentially infectious.”Review article: gastrointestinal features in COVID-19 and the possibility of faecal transmission

The microbiome consists of many co-operations between bacteria. Often there are over 2000 bacteria involved in various dialogs. Identifying the bacteria that are at abnormal (too high or low) is the start. The next step is modifying the bacteria by drugs, diet, supplements. At this point, we need to point out that there may be 100 or more abnormal bacteria that needs to be adjusted. Naive adjustments may make more bacteria abnormal.

My Proposed Process

This is the process that I have done with ME/CFS and it is likely that it may also work for many people with post-covid syndrome:

• Obtain a 16s analysis from an appropriate source
  • “Appropriate” that the data can be downloaded from the lab and uploaded to http://microbiomeprescription.com/Upload/Index
• Look at the suggestions for correcting and make appropriate changes
• Two+ weeks after making changes, repeat the 16s analysis and make the next set of changes.

This is an iterative process. Often the suggestions will cause one symptom to lessen or disappear while leaving others untouched. This is to be expected.

For more information, see

• A series of videos on manipulating the microbiome using 16s results for guidance
• MicrobiomePrescription Blog.
• CFS Remission Blog

Rose Walbrugh and I are proud to announce one click sending of data from BiomeSight.com based in the UK to MicrobiomePrescription.com. After you get your BiomeSight data processed, you can send the data across without needing to download and upload. You will be sent an email with an automatic login link (no more making up and remembering passwords!).

Once the [Send] button is clicked, you will get an email like shown below that allows you to login and explore your data deeper.

Clicking the link will log you in automatically, and you will see your sample and it’s identified as originating with BiomeSight.

BiomeSight specific distributions of bacteria will automatically become available once there is a large enough sample.

DISCOUNT CODE

As part of this celebration, a discount code “MICRO” is offered on BiomeSight services. This results in £60 off, which brings the price down to £89 per kit ($110). Local USA fulfillment is now setup. Expedited 2 day delivery at £4.95.

Bottom Line

Microbiome Prescription is dedicated to working with labs to enrich user experience and knowledge. BiomeSight has stepped up to the plate for cooperation and win-win attitude.