Please wait...
About This Project
Independent
In our bodies, as in other ecological systems, a rich variety of microorganisms can help ward off disease. Our gut harbors millions of beneficial bacteria, and lack of gut flora diversity has been linked to autism, obesity and inflammation. Does a part of this important bacterial diversity come from the food we eat? This pilot study will compare organic and conventional produce to compare the varieties and numbers of bacteria found on each.
More Lab Notes From This Project
Browse Other Projects on Experiment
Related Projects
Helping conservation biologists with 3D glasses for wildlife camera traps
Camera traps photos tell you what animals are in an area, but figuring out how many is tricky. E.g. two...
Why do wolverines need snow?
A warming climate in the Arctic is having profound impacts on species that rely on snow and ice, like the...
Untangling the Volcanic Earthworm Genome
We want to tell you a story that is over half a billion years old. The earthworm Pontoscolex corethrurus...