Microbes seen controlling action of host's genes
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 15:12
in Biology & Nature
All animals—from sea sponges to modern-day humans—evolved in a world already teeming with microbes. These single-celled microorganisms now cover practically every surface of our bodies and are as much a part of our biology as our own tissues and organs. They educate our immune system, regulate our metabolism, and as it turns out, even influence our behavior.