NewsThis article is in the news archive. Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease - Hinxton 14-16 April 2014The third Wellcome Trust conference on Exploring Human Host-Microbiome Interactions in Health and The microbiome has an essential role in health and in the development of a range of diseases including obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, asthma, and some neurological disorders. This meeting will focus on understanding how various microbiomes (oral, gut, skin etc.) interact with the host and the factors that influence these interactions. The programme will also explore the opportunities and challenges in translating microbiome research into benefits in public health, by examining the development of new foods, drugs and therapies that alter the microbiome. We welcome abstracts from all areas relevant to microbiome/microbiota research. Several oral presentations will be chosen from the abstracts submitted. Posted on 07/01/2014 Further newsGo to the news index page. |