Notes from the lab.
Research, news and conversations from the BoobyBiome team, and the science of breast milk, explained.
From Petri Dish to Pod
Byomi® didn’t begin with a product brief. It began with three scientists, breast milk samples, a Petri dish and a frustrating research hurdle.
15 October 2026
The special sugars in breast milk
Breast milk is often called nature’s superfood, but its abilities go far beyond nutrition. Hidden inside this liquid gold is a powerful collection of special sugars with secret superpowers that shape and strengthen a baby’s gut microbiome
21 October 2025
Interview with Vitafoods Insights: BoobyBiome on Infant Health Innovation
BoobyBiome’s Dr Lydia Mapstone and Dr Sioned Jones share their vision in an interview with Vitafoods Insights, discussing breast milk microbiome research and infant health innovation.
5 February 2025
Interview on the MOTHER Podcast: The Fascinating Science of the Breast Milk Microbiome
BoobyBiome’s founders Dr Sioned Jones and Dr Lydia Mapstone share insights on the MOTHER Podcast, discussing breast milk microbiome science, infant health, and their innovative products.
22 January 2025
BoobyBiome Shortlisted for RFSI Europe 2025 Pitching Event
BoobyBiome has been shortlisted for the RFSI Europe 2025 Pitching Event in Brussels, recognised for its pioneering breast milk microbiome innovation.
22 January 2025
BoobyBiome Founders Recognised in Hurun UK Under 30 List for 2024
Recognised as top young biotech entrepreneurs, BoobyBiome’s founders are driving innovation in infant health with breast milk microbiome research.
19 December 2024
BoobyBiome Secures £1.6M Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Grant for Groundbreaking Synbiotic Research
BoobyBiome secures a £1.6M Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst grant to advance its breast milk-derived synbiotic for infants, with new investors joining the mission.
22 August 2024
Graveney School Celebrates Alumna Dr. Lydia Mapstone with Innovate UK Purple Plaque
BoobyBiome CEO Dr. Lydia Mapstone is honoured with a plaque recognising her achievements in biotechnology and dedication to improving infant health.
24 June 2024
BoobyBiome Wins £100k Innovate UK Award after Microbials Accelerator participation.
BoobyBiome wins £100k Innovate UK Feasibility award to expand research on breast milk bacteria and its role in supporting infant gut and immune health.
1 May 2024
BoobyBiome founders on the 2024 Forbes Under 30 list.
BoobyBiome founders Dr. Lydia Mapstone, Dr. Sioned Jones & Dr. Tara O’Driscoll named in Forbes Under 30 2024 for innovation in infant health.
18 April 2024
BoobyBiome awarded position on the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Shott Scale-Up Accelerator
BoobyBiome’s Dr. Tara O’Driscoll joins the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Shott Scale-Up Accelerator, supporting leaders of high-growth tech SMEs.
17 April 2024
Dr. Sioned Jones Awarded Prestigious Potts Medal for Exceptional Contributions to Chemistry
BoobyBiome co-founder Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones awarded the Potts Medal by the University of Liverpool for her outstanding contribution to Chemistry.
18 May 2023