UK Biobank has released the final installment of its extensive metabolomic dataset, completing what is now the world’s largest metabolomic study. The dataset includes detailed measurements of nearly 250 metabolites in the blood of 500,000 participants. These metabolites include sugars, fats, and amino acids, and represent the biochemical activity that links genetics, environment, and disease. The measurements were generated over 50,000 laboratory hours by Nightingale Health, and the complete dataset is now accessible to approved researchers worldwide.
This new release significantly enhances the value of UK Biobank’s existing resources. When integrated with whole genome sequencing, proteomics, and imaging data, metabolomic information allows investigators to connect genetic and environmental drivers to real-time physiological states. Professor Naomi Allen, Chief Scientist at UK Biobank,…
