The technology centre Eurecat, a member of CATALONIA.HEALTH, will apply the new single-cell genomic technology to evaluate the health impact of a diet based on alternative protein sources and characterize cells from cultivated meat, thus moving towards precision nutrition, within the framework of the Cervera OPTIPROT Network of Excellence, the omics technology network for the innovation of optimal protein combinations for the consumer.
Single-cell genomics is an omics approach used to investigate cellular heterogeneity and identify new molecular characteristics correlated with clinical outcomes. This method allows to unravel the complexity of the diversity of cells, one by one, in a sample without the loss of information that occurs when tissues are analysed globally.
Within the project, Eurecat will use this technology to assess the health impact of a diet based on alternative sources of protein, through a clinical study with volunteers. In addition, single-cell technology will be used to characterize cells from cultivated meat, a growing technological advance that is presented as an alternative to mitigate the environmental impact of the industry.
Within the framework of the OPTIPROT network, integrated omics approaches will be developed with the analysis of traditional clinical and biochemical markers to achieve an impact on group precision nutrition. This approach will be based on metabotipation, which consists of grouping individuals into metabolically homogeneous clusters, allowing specific dietary recommendations aimed at improving health.
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This is interesting and i would like to ask if i can gain hands on experience in single cell genomics.
Stephen Mainoo - Feb. 13, 2025, 9:07 a.m.