What is the microbiome?
The microbiome refers to the collective genomes of microorganisms that live on and inside humans, animals, plants, and environments.
Microbial communities influence digestion, immunity, metabolism, and environmental processes. Advances in DNA sequencing allow researchers to study these communities in unprecedented detail.
- Human gut, skin, and oral microbiomes
- Animal and agricultural microbiomes
- Soil, water, and built-environment microbiomes