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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 titleBoCP-Design: US-China: Understanding the evolutionary mechanisms that drive human microbio
Award ID2449244
AwardeePennsylvania State Univ University Park
CityUNIVERSITY PARK
StatePA
Amount obligated$499,996
Principal investigatorLaura Weyrich
ProgramBOCP-Biodiv on Changing Planet
Start date07/01/2025
AbstractThe 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
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