microbiome

Scientists Discover in Excess of 40,000 Species of Bacteria in the Human Gut!

June 26, 2009

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Advances in DNA sequence-based technologies now permit genetic analysis of complex microbial populations without the need for prior cultivation. This review…

A Little Bit Of Spit Reveals A Lot About What Lives In Your Mouth

June 24, 2009

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Comment: Your mouth is home to a thriving community of microbial life. More than 600 different species of bacteria reside in this “microbiome,” yet…

NIH Expands Human Microbiome Project; Funds Sequencing Centers and Disease Projects

June 24, 2009

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The Human Microbiome Project has awarded more than $42 million to expand its exploration of how the trillions of microscopic organisms that live in…