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Your gut just joined the official aging checklist

Source: Longevity Technology • Published: 14 Sept 2026, 17:08

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Longevity Technology.

Analysis maps 30+ microbiome startups onto longevity themes and examines whether the sector is shifting from wellness tests toward therapeutic interventions.

Your gut just joined the official aging checklist
Key Takeaways
  • The microbiome was added as a driver of aging in the hallmarks of aging framework in 2023.
  • Diagnostics currently account for over 80% of the microbiome market while therapeutics are the fastest-growing segment.
  • Plug and Play Ventures mapped more than 30 companies and highlighted firms using AI to link microbiome profiles with actionable interventions.
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