Microbiome genes on the move

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 13:32 in Psychology & Sociology

Largest metagenomic view of the developing world uncovers “mobile genes” that reveal how culture shapes the human microbiome. The word “culture” typically refers to a group’s shared heritage — such as its customs, cuisine, music, and language — that connects people in unique ways. But what if culture extended to a population’s microbiome, the collection […]

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