What is one of the potential market opportunities in microbiome applications that businesses may explore in the future?

One promising market is personalized nutrition, where companies develop diet plans or supplements that match a person’s gut bacteria to improve health. Researchers first profile the microbes in a person’s gut, then identify which foods or probiotics shift the community toward a healthier state. A business could offer a subscription service that sends tailored food kits or probiotic drinks based on that profile. For example, a startup might analyze a customer’s microbiome, discover they lack a strain that helps digest fiber, and then supply a specific prebiotic supplement to boost that strain. This approach turns complex microbiome science into a tangible product that customers can use daily.