The implication of the microbiome in human health is immense, with prospects for novel medical products including therapeutics and clinical assays. This has led to large investments in both academia [3] and industry [16]. Although such research could have a profound impact on human society both in first- and third-world countries, we are just scratching the surface of understanding the complexity of this vital organ. As such, identifying means that improve the pace of research is arguably a matter of human health on a global scale.
