Gulbenkian Institute For Molecular Medicine

This study is looking at whether analyzing the bacteria in a person's stool can help detect colorectal cancer earlier, especially in people under 50 who are not routinely screened. Researchers will collect stool samples and diet information from 400 adults in Portugal recently di…

The AGEWISE study is observing 300 healthy women aged 40 to 64 in Portugal to understand how gut bacteria change with hormones during menopause. Participants provide stool and blood samples and answer health and diet questionnaires. Researchers hope to uncover connections between…

This study aims to improve early detection of colorectal cancer by analyzing gut bacteria in stool samples from 30,000 people in Portugal aged 40-74. Researchers will compare the microbiome of healthy individuals with those who have precancerous polyps or cancer, looking for uniq…