Microbiome is the totality of microbes, their genetic elements (genomes), and environmental interactions in a defined environment. A defined environment could, for example, be the gut of a human being or a soil sample. Thus, microbiome usually includes microbiota and their complete genetic elements.
The expression microbiome was coined by Joshua Lederberg. In his opinion, the microorganisms should be allowed for a part of the Human Genome Project, because of their influence on human physiology.
See also
External links
- US NIH human microbiome project page
- Microbiome.org: A microbiome wiki portal site.
- Microbiology's World Wide Web, Joshua Lederberg
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