Madison microbiome research aims to help health, environment


Madison microbiome research aims to help health, environment


MADISON, Wis. (AP) — From diabetes, asthma and tooth decay to lake algae, dairy production and panda reproduction, UW-Madison researchers are studying how tiny bugs in our guts, our mouths and a variety of ecosystems help or harm.

A new initiative on campus will award up to $1 million in grants to scientists who study microbiomes — communities of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms that live in humans, other animals and the environment, the Wisconsin State Journal  reported.

The goal is to bring in additional federal money and explore how health, agriculture, climate and other interests are influenced — and possibly can be improved — by living things we can see only under a microscope...

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Ken Notes: The algae in the lakes should be a good lab...

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