More than just bacteria: The importance of microbial diversity in gut health and disease
Monday, March 10, 2014 - 18:00
in Biology & Nature
The gut microbiota contains a vast number of microorganisms from all three domains of life, including bacteria, archaea and fungi, as well as viruses. These interact in a complex way to contribute towards both health and the development of disease — interactions that are only now being elucidated thanks to the application of advanced DNA sequencing technology in this field.