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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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.
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A few drops, a big impact: Joining strengths towards blood microsampling metabolomic analysis
April 16, 2024
Since 2023, Afekta Technologies has been one of the beneficiaries of a multidisciplinary consortium; HUMAN. The project includes addressing limitations in LC-MS blood metabolomics and establishing workflows for effective blood microsampling (BµS) analysis.
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Responding to increasing demand: measuring microbiota-derived compounds with Microbolome
June 16, 2023
Afekta has launched a new service called Microbolome focused on semi-quantitative measurement of microbial metabolites. In this blog post, we will delve into the importance of microbial metabolism for our health and the ways it is manifested, such as via the gut–brain axis.