Noster Inc and Science, the prestigious academic journal, joined forces to host the Noster and Science Microbiome Prize Symposium and the 5th award ceremony on October 10th and 11th in Kyoto, Japan. The events brought together leading scientists and experts from around the globe to recognize and celebrate the grand prize winner, Kazuki Nagashima of Stanford University, finalists Lina Yao and Brittany Needham.