Exploring the Human Microbiome: The Impact on Overall Health
I. Introduction A. Definition of the human microbiome: The human microbiome refers to the collective genomes of the microbes (composed of bacteria, bacteriophage, fungi, protozoa, and viruses) that reside on and within human tissues and biofluids. These microorganisms live in symbiotic relationships with the human host, contributing significantly to our health and wellbeing. Each individual’s…