BoCP-Design: US-China: Understanding the evolutionary mechanisms that drive human microbio — NSF Award to Pennsylvania State Univ
The beneficial microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) within the human body, known as the microbiome, are essential for health. Changes to the microbiome are linked to many different diseases, including dental decay, periodontal disease, obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and mental hea
| Award title | BoCP-Design: US-China: Understanding the evolutionary mechanisms that drive human microbio |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2449244 |
| Awardee | Pennsylvania State Univ University Park |
| City | UNIVERSITY PARK |
| State | PA |
| Amount obligated | $499,996 |
| Principal investigator | Laura Weyrich |
| Program | BOCP-Biodiv on Changing Planet |
| Start date | 07/01/2025 |
| Abstract | The beneficial microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and fungi) within the human body, known as the microbiome, are essential for health. Changes to the microbiome are linked to many different diseases, including dental decay, periodontal disease, obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and mental health disorders. Recent research found that the human microbiome changed significantly in modern times, as people in Industrialized countries have different microbiomes from those li |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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