What does Codebreaker Bioscience do?

At Codebreaker, we help food producers enhance their performance with smarter and more precise decisions, based on something that was once invisible: the microbiome. We use DNA sequencing technology and intelligent algorithms to analyze the microorganisms that live in water, animals, soil, and the productive environment. With this information, we can anticipate problems, reduce losses, and increase efficiency. In simple terms: we help produce more with less, sustainably.

What is the microbiome and why is it important in food production?

The microbiome is the collection of microorganisms living in water, animals, soil, or any productive environment. Although they are unseen, they have a huge impact: they regulate health, growth, and efficiency of production systems. When the microbiome is balanced, fish grow better, plants yield more, or animals fall sick less frequently. However, if it is unbalanced, losses increase, diseases become more prevalent, and productivity is consequently reduced. Therefore, knowing and managing the microbiome is key to producing more with less while caring for the environment and the sustainability of the business.

If the microbiome is not visible, how does Codebreaker manage to measure it and use it for the benefit of producers?

At Codebreaker, we have developed Micro-ID Safe, a kit that allows for on-site sample collection in hatcheries, cultivation centers, or agricultural estates, capturing the "microbiological snapshot" of the system instantly, without the need for refrigeration. This sample travels to our laboratory, where we use DNA sequencing technology and data analysis to identify all present microorganisms. In this way, we detect invisible imbalances that could affect performance, allowing for problem anticipation and better decision-making. Simply put, we turn the invisible into a concrete productive advantage.

What kind of data does the Micro-ID Platform generate and how is it interpreted? 

The Micro-ID Platform transforms complex microbiome data into practical and easy-to-understand information for producers. From a sample, we generate scores or key indicators that display the microbiological status of the system: for instance, if there is a risk of diseases, if the water or fish intestines are imbalanced, or if the biofilter is functioning properly. These data are provided in clear and visual reports, enabling result comparisons over time and allowing for concrete decisions to enhance performance, adjust feeding, or prevent losses. In short, we turn the microbiome into a productive management tool.

Why is it important to anticipate changes in the microbiome in aquaculture?

Because the microbiome changes before the physicochemical parameters do, and before fish show visible symptoms. Anticipating these changes helps prevent losses. For example, in RAS systems, we've detected increases in sulfate-reducing bacteria (such as Desulfovibrio) several days before H₂S appears, allowing for actions to be taken before it affects fish survival. In seawater, we've identified intestinal imbalances that precede outbreaks of SRS or drops in feed conversion. Detecting these changes in time allows for management, feeding, or treatment adjustments before the system deteriorates. In conclusion, anticipating by measuring the microbiome means gaining time, preventing losses, and producing with greater control and efficiency.

How does Codebreaker Bioscience support its clients?

At Codebreaker, we not only provide a measurement but a complete solution. We support producers from study design, ensuring that the key question has a precise answer with accurate, early-warning reports. We don't stop at describing what's happening; we help anticipate problems before they lead to losses. Additionally, we train technical teams to interpret and apply microbiome data in their daily decisions, improving management, nutrition, and health throughout the production cycle. Our goal is not to deliver data; it's to help produce better, with more control and less uncertainty.

Does Codebreaker Bioscience only work with the aquaculture and/or salmon industries?

Although salmon farming has been one of our main development areas, the Micro-ID Platform technology knows no boundaries. We are already working in other industries like agriculture, livestock, and animal protein production in general, where the microbiome also plays a key role in performance and sustainability. Our focus is to collaborate with any industry aiming to produce more with less by utilizing the power of the microbiome to make better decisions and optimize their processes.

How can I collaborate or engage the services of Codebreaker Bioscience?

It's very simple. You can contact us through the form on our website or write to us directly at dna@codebreaker.bio. We would love to learn about your challenges and production goals so we can help with a concrete solution based on the power of the microbiome. At Codebreaker, we work hand-in-hand with technical teams, designing personalized strategies that generate real and sustainable results.