This is similar to 23andMe in that lots of people can obtain this type of genomic data. I know how to PCR your poop and can do it for less than $89. Alternatively I can happily teach you how to do it in less than one hour for free. The MAJOR issue that nobody has any real answers for what to do with all this information. That simple fact is always neglected in all these "we can analyze your genome and will change the world!" types of stories.
I'm Jessica Richman, Co-Founder and CEO, happy to answer any questions!
Isn't there a close relationship between the human microbiome and the local environmental microbiome?
If so, wouldn't the data be more meaningful if local soil, air, and water samples were also included; or is that just too complex?
So, I should pay them to have my data in order to sell it.
We don't sell the data. It's used to generate better results for our users. You can also just download your own data if you prefer and it won't become part of our dataset.