The Science
Exploring the relationship between microbiome health, modern healthcare interventions, and overall wellness in gay, bisexual, and transgender men.
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The human microbiome is the collection of trillions of microorganisms that live in and on the body. These microbial communities play important roles in digestion, immune function, metabolism, and overall health.
Researchers continue to discover new ways that the microbiome may influence long-term wellness and quality of life.
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Inclusive research matters.
Despite growing interest in microbiome science, gay, bisexual, and transgender men remain underrepresented in many areas of health research.
At the same time, many individuals in these communities navigate healthcare experiences that may differ from the general population, including HIV prevention medications such as PrEP, HIV treatment such as ART, Doxy-PEP, long-term antibiotic use, and other specialized healthcare interventions.
Understanding how these experiences may interact with microbiome health represents an important opportunity to advance more inclusive, community-informed research.
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Areas of Scientific Interest
HIV Prevention
Exploring how PrEP use may relate to microbiome composition, gut health, and overall wellness.
HIV Treatment
Investigating how long-term HIV treatment may interact with microbiome health and microbial diversity.
STI Prevention
Examining how preventive antibiotic strategies, including Doxy-PEP, may influence microbial communities.
Minority Stress & Community Wellness
Exploring how stress, lifestyle, healthcare access, and lived experience may contribute to microbiome diversity and resilience.
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A Data-Driven Approach
The MyPrideBiome Study combines participant-reported health information with advanced microbiome analysis to generate new insights into the health and wellness of gay, bisexual, and transgender men.
By connecting lived experience with biological data, the study aims to identify patterns, inform future research, and contribute to a growing understanding of microbiome science within underrepresented communities.
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Built on Scientific Expertise
MyPrideBiome is supported by the scientific expertise and microbiome research foundation established by Persephone Bioscience.
By leveraging advanced microbiome technologies and research capabilities, we aim to help expand understanding of GBT health through a scientific lens.
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Inclusion
Research designed to better reflect the health experiences of gay, bisexual, and transgender men.
Privacy
Participant information is handled with care, confidentiality, and respect.
Scientific Integrity
Guided by evidence-based research practices and responsible data analysis.
Community Impact
Focused on generating insights that may support future research, education, and wellness innovation.