Human microbiome

The human microbiome, the collection of trillions of microbes living in and on the human body, is not random, and scientists believe that it plays a role in many basic life processes. As science continues to explore and better understand the identities and activities of the microbial species compris...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reid, Ann, Greene, Shannon E. (Author)
Corporate Author: American Academy of Microbiology
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC American Academy of Microbiology [2013], 2013
Series:FAQ
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The human microbiome, the collection of trillions of microbes living in and on the human body, is not random, and scientists believe that it plays a role in many basic life processes. As science continues to explore and better understand the identities and activities of the microbial species comprising the human microbiome, microbiologists hope to draw connections between microbiome composition, host genetics, and human health
Item Description:"Written by Ann Reid and Shannon Greene"--Cover verso
Physical Description:1 PDF file (16 pages) illustrations, portrait