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The Human Microbiome Project: Mapping the Microbes Within Us
TLDR The Human Microbiome Project is mapping out the bacteria and viruses that make up the human microbiome, with the goal of understanding how they impact our health and developing personalized treatments. This research has already led to discoveries about oral health, allergies, and the potential for hyper-personalized medicine.
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The human microbiome is the most fascinating thing going on in medicine science right now and has the potential to be the breakthrough of the century.
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The human microbiome project has helped us understand that archaea, a type of microbial life, are different from bacteria and can be found not only in extreme environments but also on the human body.
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The human microbiome is made up of lots of bacteria and viruses, with the viruses present to keep the bacteria populations in check and ultimately healthy.
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The Human Microbiome Project aims to map out the human microbiome, which is challenging because everyone's microbiome is different and there is no baseline healthy microbiome, but the use of metagenomics has made it possible to study and understand the different microbes present.
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The Human Microbiome Project has discovered new species of bacteria, protozoa, and fungi through their research.
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The Human Microbiome Project has found that certain bacteria are elevated in individuals with periodontitis, providing insight into how to better care for oral health.
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The Human Microbiome Project aims to understand an individual's normal colony of gut bacteria in order to make adjustments based on specific needs, potentially eliminating the need for pharmaceutical drugs.
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The Human Microbiome Project has found a direct link between gut bacteria and allergies, as well as the potential for hyper-personalized medicine and a kinder approach to treating disease.
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