Madison microbiome research aims to help health, environment
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March 12, 2017
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — From diabetes, asthma and tooth decay to lake algae, dairy production and panda reproduction, UW-Madison researchers are studying how tiny bugs in our guts, our mouths and a variety of ecosystems help or harm.
A new initiative on campus will award up to $1 million in grants to scientists who study microbiomes — communities of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms that live in humans, other animals and the environment, the Wisconsin State Journal (http://bit.ly/2lwuVYp ) reported.
The goal is to bring in additional federal money and explore how health, agricultu...
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