The first thought that comes to mind when we mention microbes would be infections- but what would you think of my telling you that they are what allow your favorite foods to exist, your gut to stay healthy and even life on earth to continue thriving?
Since microorganisms are used to ferment curd and bread and also to create life-saving antibiotics, microorganisms are the real backstage performers of biology. They recycle nutrients, aid in digestion and even assist in clean-ups of the environment via bioremediation.
Did you know?
The trillions of microbes that inhabit your gut constitute a microbiome that determines immunity, mood and metabolism.
Knowledge of microbes is not only significant in medicine and research, but it is groundbreaking. Advances in microbiology are now on the way to personalized medicine, probiotic medicine, and microbial engineering.
The next time you are having a bowl of yogurt or reading about a new breakthrough drug, keep in mind: the tiniest things tend to have the biggest effect.
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