The diversity of rural African populations extends to their microbiomes

Monday, January 21, 2019 - 20:30 in Biology & Nature

Our microbiome, the complex community of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms in and on our bodies, reflects the way we live. If we own a pet, we likely share microbes with them. If we eat meat, the microbiome in our intestines may look different from that of a vegan.

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