Biome Australia Secures Ethics Approval for 240-Patient BMB18 Probiotic Trial

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Biome Australia secures ethics approval for its landmark BMB18 clinical trial, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for a 240-participant study investigating the proprietary probiotic strain's efficacy across digestive, mood, and sleep applications commencing February 2026.

  • Ethics approval achieved on schedule signals execution capability and advances Biome's Vision 27 strategic plan
  • The $140,000 trial budget represents a capital-efficient approach given the company's $3.36 million cash position
  • Multi-application trial design examining digestive function, mood, sleep, and quality of life maximises commercial potential from single research investment
  • Proprietary ownership of BMB18 creates defensible competitive advantages and potential licensing revenue streams
  • Data readout expected early 2027 provides defined timeline for potential market re-rating catalyst

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