Friday, June 15, 2012

Microbiome


Watch A New Genetic Map That Could Make Your Skin Crawl on PBS.
See more from PBS NewsHour.

We're outnumbered ten to one by these microorganisms and yet less than 10% of them have ever been isolated and studied.
Eric Green

I really am excited by this.  It's worth getting past the ad and listening to the interview.  This is going to change how medicine is practiced in the future.  Understanding the metabolism of these bacteria is like discovering a new organ(s) in our bodies.


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