NSF awards $3 million for plant and animal microbiome and phenomics research

Millions of microbes living on and in the human body collectively make up our microbiomes. These microbial ecosystems help keep us healthy. The same processes are at work in other animals, as well as in plants.
To better understand the role microbiomes play in human health and in ecosystems around the world, the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Biological Sciences has awarded $3 million in Early Concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER). In addition to ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=190766&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click
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Source: NSF News - January 24, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news