What Is the Microbiome and How Do We Study It?

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Published: February 2, 2024

Rhianna-lily Smith

Dive into the fascinating realm of microbiome research with our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.

Rosie Young, a doctoral candidate from the Quadram Institute Biosciences, talks about the microbiome and how cutting-edge research explores its secrets in just 10 minutes. Young is currently working on a project centred around the effect of stressors on human performance (cognitive and physical), as mediated by changes in the gut microbiome.

Learn about the diverse communities of microorganisms that inhabit our bodies and the innovative methods scientists are using to study this intricate ecosystem.

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Meet the Author

Rhianna-lily Smith

Junior Science Editor

Rhianna-lily is a junior science editor at Technology Networks. She holds an honors degree in biomedicine from the University of East Anglia and a masters degree in microbiology. Before joining Technology Networks she researched maternal health and the microbiome.