Research begins long before a product is designed, at the pre-clinical stage. Scientists with backgrounds ranging from biochemistry and microbiology to pharmacology and molecular biology work together using cell culture and laboratory analysis tools to identify new activities from natural products. Pre-clinical studies lead to innovative product ideas that are evaluated through human clinical trials.

Metagenics has an on-site, fully staffed research laboratory with cell culture facilities and instrumentation to study the effect of specific nutrients on gene expression.

The ExpresSyn™ Process exemplifies the integration of all of these aspects of research, with cell research, safety evaluations, human ex vivo research, and human clinical research.