From basic to applied research: lessons from the human microbiome projects

J Clin Gastroenterol. 2014 Nov-Dec:48 Suppl 1:S3-4. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000000242.

Abstract

Two large-scale initiatives of major funding agencies aimed at deciphering the structure and function of the human gut microbiota, namely the NIH's Human Microbiome project and the European MetaHIT project, finalized their research program in 2012.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / classification*
  • Bacteria / genetics
  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • Dysbiosis
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Humans
  • Intestines / microbiology*
  • Metagenome
  • Metagenomics / methods
  • Microbiota*
  • Ribotyping

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial