The Juno Blog

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Ruth Richards, MSc

Ruth Richards was a Scientist at Juno Bio where she worked on the development of our metagenomics discovery platform. She holds a MSc in Bioinformatics and Theoretical Systems Biology from Imperial College London.

Women's health

How does your Vaginal Microbiome Affect your Cancer Risk?

The complex community of organisms living in your vagina plays a part in your risk of developing certain non-infectious conditions - like cancer.

Women's health

Endometriosis and Fusobacterium

A new bacterial infection study has connected endometriosis and fusobacterium, as 64% of women with endometriosis are infected with fusobacterium bacteria.

Women's health

What is a Vaginal Microbiome Transplant?

Could the answer to chronic vaginal health issues be a vaginal microbiome transplant?

Women's health

Could Probiotics be the Future of Vaginal Health?

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that promote healthy functioning in different parts of the body. Could probiotic supplements for vaginal health help prevent infections?

Advice

How to decode your Yeast Infection

Yeast infections are common but understanding them can be hard. Why won’t it go away? What is non-albicans Candida? This guide is here to help you get real answers with real science.

Women's health

Endometriosis and the Microbiome

Emerging research shows a strong relationship between endometriosis and the microbiome. Here we explore the link and what it means for women’s health.

Juno Bio

Vaginal Bacteria: How Much is Too Much?

The answer is found in your bacterial and fungal load.

Women's health

ART and the Vaginal Microbiome

The link between the vaginal microbiome and pregnancy outcomes is so strong that someone’s vaginal microbiome can actually be used to predict IVF success

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