Important Update Regarding The Microsetta Initiative

 

If you are part of a group study or clinical trial using the Microsetta Initiative, this update does not apply to you. Please continue to follow your study coordinator’s instructions for using and returning your sample collection kit(s). Not sure if you’re part of a group study? Send us an email and we can help!

The Microsetta Initiative (American Gut Project) is pausing enrollment for new crowdfunded participants, effective February 17, 2026. We’re working to enhance the participant experience and expect to have more information on reopening enrollment later this year. If you’d like to receive updates on the project, please join our email list.

If you are already enrolled and have a sample collection kit that you received after donating to the project via our Fundrazr page, please use it at your earliest convenience. To ensure the timely return of your personalized microbiome report, please return your kit(s) by March 15, 2026.

Thank you for your continued support, we can’t wait to share the next phase of our project and work with you to continue exploring the microbiome!

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– Dr. Rob Knight (Principal Investigator & Co-Founder)

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