I'm Michael and I study the gut microbiome, hence "GutMichaelBiome". My research is clarifying the reciprocal influences of our gut microbiomes and our environment to impact our health. Our gut microbiomes are a mirror of these mosaic influences. My art seeks to reflect the insights gained in my research with a sprinkle of humor and whimsy.

The scientific process is as much a creative one as it is intellectual. Scientific discovery requires connecting previously unconnected concepts to discover new ones. Seeing familiar ideas from unfamiliar perspectives to reveal previously hidden secrets of our universe. Through my art, I'm able to embody and share my research through creative expression.

Science is a communal effort. To share my science and my art, I need your help. You can help me sustain making science-based content and art by joining the Sticker-of-the-Month Club. I've kept accessibilty in mind and scaled the membership tiers and their benefits accordingly:

• As a $1/month Prebiotic member, you gain exclusive access to new sticker drops, designs, and a 5% merch discount. You also gain access to the GutMichaelBiome Discord community where you can suggest and vote on new design ideas. 
• As a $5/month Probiotic member, you get all the previous perks of the Prebiotic tier and 10% merch discounts. Additionally, each month, I'll send you one of that month's sticker drop! 
• As a $12/month Postbiotic member, you get all the previous perks of Pre- and Probiotic tiers. Additionally, each month, I'll send you three of that month's sticker drop!

I really appreciate any and all of your support. I want to help spread science to a wider audience, and your support enables me to do that. 


Thanks, and as always, remember to eat your fiber!
- Michael