We measure metabolites.
Afekta is a metabolomics service provider specialized in microbiota-associated compounds and bioactive phytochemicals present in plant-based foods. We can analyze any biological sample and measure a wide variety of metabolites, with no need to choose a list of compounds in advance!
Are you interested in utilizing metabolomics for your R&D or academic research? Read more about:
Our approach to microbial compounds
Highlighting phytochemicals in food
For any biological sample
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Reliability and Transparency in Metabolomics: Afekta Aligns with OECD Omics Reporting Standards
November 11, 2025
If you have ever spent a late night trying to make sense of an omics dataset, you know the feeling: peaks, pathways, p-values, numbers, and more numbers… and somewhere in there, the answers to critical scientific questions. But turning data into insight requires more than numbers; it requires clarity, transparency, and trust. That’s why Afekta is proud to set a new benchmark in metabolomics reporting by adopting the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Omics Reporting Framework, ensuring our reports meet internationally recognized standards for quality and reproducibility.
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BestTreat in retrospect
August 20, 2025
Did you know that your gut microbiota - a community of trillions of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms plays a significant role in your liver health? The balance of these microbes can influence various metabolic processes, including those that contribute to liver diseases like Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). Previously known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), MASLD has become one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting millions of people.
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Open position for a PhD fellowship
September 18, 2024
We are now looking for a suitable candidate for a 3-year PhD fellowship. The candidate would be working with us at Afekta within 'HoloGen', an EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network. The application period is open until October 30, 2024. Interested? Read more about the project, requirements, and whom to contact from this post.
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The National Finnish Food Day
September 4, 2024
In the era of planetary diet, it is essential to be aware of the possibilities and capabilities of our native diet to fulfill the criteria of supporting our health and the wellbeing of our planet, ensuring sustainable food for us.
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BCPT Young Researcher Nordic Prize awarded to Afekta CEO Olli Kärkkäinen
April 19, 2024
CEO and co-founder of Afekta Technologies Ltd., Dr Olli Kärkkäinen, has been awarded the BCPT Young Researcher Nordic Prize 2023 for his research contributions in the field of pharmacology and toxicology.