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Dirty environment for adult life: The bad, the good, the unknown

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: We know the bad things of dirty environment which is associated with infectious diseases. In this Research Watch, we discuss the good and the unknown of dirty environment, based on a recent Nature paper. We emphasize the role of environment (microbiota) in the development of the human immune system in health and diseases.

Source: Genes & Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.gendis.2016.07.001

Author: Jun Sun

Institution: University of Illinois Chicago

Language: English

Topic: Gut microbiota and health

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500