What is a microbiome — a scientist’s explanation of how our newest organ affects us
6 min readJul 31, 2018
A decade ago, I’d never heard of a microbiome. Today, I hear about them constantly.
Okay, yes, I hear a lot about microbiomes because it’s part of my job title. I’m a microbiome scientist, and I work on building computer programs to study this environment, how it interacts with our bodies, and its effects on health — or…
