About us
We are microbiologists
Thanks to our training in microbiology and decades of experience in research and practice, we can provide you with well-founded, scientifically accurate, and up-to-date information. We know what we’re talking about.
We consistently approach health from a microbiological perspective—a viewpoint that is often missing from the public discourse on the microbiome. In doing so, we help you understand the role bacteria play in your body and your health from a scientific standpoint.
Our goal is to provide you with well-researched and easy-to-understand information. You can rest assured that we are independent and answerable to no one. This allows us to focus exclusively on what is scientifically sound—not on what sells well.
How do we finance ourselves?
Through independent consulting, lectures, courses, and workshops that impart in-depth microbiological knowledge and the latest scientific findings. This allows us to remain free from third-party interests and to present content critically and independently.
Founder and CEO
Dr. Jiri Snaidr is a microbiologist, technology innovator, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. After earning his Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, Department of Microbiology, he founded vermicon AG in 1997, where he remains Chairman of the Board to this day. vermicon provides microbiology solutions worldwide, focusing primarily on the detection of uncultivable and unknown microorganisms using VIT® gene probe technology. He has published numerous articles in prestigious journals and is an international speaker on topics related to entrepreneurship and applied microbiology. As part of the GO-Bio funding program, he served for many years as a reviewer for the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
As Vice-President of the VAAM (Association for General and Applied Microbiology), he is committed to a future in which applied microbiology plays a key role.
He realized early on that the public perception of bacteria is distorted and that their true role for humans and nature is not sufficiently appreciated. With the founding of Magnospira GmbH & Co. KG in 2017, he dedicated himself to communicating scientific findings about microorganisms and their impact on health, the environment, and life. LinkedIn profile
Managing Director
Laura Snaidr is a biologist and earned her master’s degree from the Technical University of Munich. During her studies, she focused primarily on microbiology, in addition to neurobiology. She wrote her master’s thesis on Parkinson’s disease at the Helmholtz Zentrum München.
During her studies and after graduation, she worked at vermicon AG. There, she helped develop a new method for detecting and quantifying probiotics. The results of this work were later published in a scientific journal.
In 2025, she began her doctoral studies at Heidelberg University Hospital. As part of her dissertation, she is conducting research on the immune system of newborns and investigating how it is influenced by the gut microbiome.
At Magnospira, Laura combines her passion for biology with her scientific background. Through her work, she aims to help raise awareness of the importance of the microbiome for human health. It is important to her to communicate scientific findings in an accessible way and to highlight specific ways in which the microbiome can be supported. LinkedIn profile
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The 21st century will also be the century of microorganisms. The more we learn about the trillions of invisible creatures that surround us and live within us, the better we will understand health, disease and life itself. With bacteria.de, we want to contribute to bringing this knowledge from research and science to society.
Why My Bacteria?
We live in a time when the microbiome is making headlines and misunderstandings are rampant.
My Bacteria was founded to make scientific knowledge about microorganisms accessible in an understandable, critical and independent way.
We show how closely health, behavior and the environment are linked to microorganisms. Where real science ends and marketing begins.
Science instead of promises
All content on My Bacteria is based on scientific publications. We evaluate levels of evidence, cite primary literature and show transparently where research leaves questions unanswered.
My Bacteria is not a place for health promises, but for insights.
The My Bacteria platform
My Bacteria is the central platform where you can read our articles, use webinars and courses and exchange ideas and ask questions.
About Magnospira
My Bacteria is a platform of Magnospira GmbH & Co. Magnospira is dedicated to combining microbiology, research and education. The company develops approaches to put microbial knowledge into practice: for science, health and the environment.
Contact and press
For press inquiries: press@magnospira.com
For support inquiries: support@magnospira.com
Questions and ideas about the My Bacteria podcast: podcast@bacteria.de
Questions and comments about My Bacteria: info@bacteria.de
Our team
Magnospira consists of a young and highly motivated team from a wide range of disciplines. They are determined to improve people’s knowledge of their bacteria so that they can influence them and thus optimize their health.
Our WHY
We want to show what role bacteria really play. We want people to understand how microorganisms shape health, the environment, and life. Scientifically sound, critically evaluated, and independent.
Contact
Magnospira GmbH & Co KG
Zeppelinstr. 3
85399 Hallbergmoos
+49 811 12449290
info@magnospira.com