After the human genome project: The human microbiome project
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - 10:31
in Biology & Nature
A complex ecosystem exists within our bodies -- communities of microbes affecting the behavior of human host cells. This crucial "microbiome," is considered to be a complex "second genome." The interactions of these microbes and their hosts may yield insights into numerous diseases and disorders. A new article discusses designing a protocol for microbiome research ensuring controls for variations among people.