Welcome to the world's largest citizen science microbiome project.

The mission of The Microsetta Initiative (TMI) is to collect microbiome samples and phenotypic data from populations around the world and to provide educational materials and resources in support of microbiome science. READ MORE

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25k+

Citizen scientists who have contributed to the study of human gut health

$3M

Amount raised through the American Gut Project and British Gut Project since 2013

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Countries represented on The Microsetta Initiative dataset

Explore Regional Projects

Thousands of Citizen Scientists are currently participating in the American Gut Project and British Gut Project, the first two regions with many more to come.

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Be a Citizen Scientist

You don’t need a science degree to be a Citizen Scientist. Support this global cause now and receive your kit – your first step in helping to expand scientific knowledge about the human biome.

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Your generous support now may someday lead to life-saving advancements in health and treatment for millions across the planet. Thank you for sponsoring this great global cause.

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