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Caught Our Eye

Microbiome company hoping veterans will spill guts

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Sept. 6, 2016

A company is lobbying to analyze our veterans' gut bacteria, according to a recent lobbying filing.

uBiota offers analysis of individuals' gut bacteria, which it receives by mail-in kit. The link between microbiomes and physical and mental health has recently exploded in popularity.

"When we receive your sample our technicians will prepare it for the analysis by extracting the genetic material of organisms in your microbiota," their website explains. "When the analysis is complete, you will be notified by email and can view the make up of your biota on our secure website. We will inform you of any reliably studied and documented risk factors that your particular microbial makeup may put you at risk for."

uBiota is working with lobbying firm J. M. Burkman and Associates through firm founder Jack Burkman and Ralph Palmieri, formerly chief operating officer of Lockheed Martin-owned Sytex, to help the company seek contracts with veterans hospitals.