Microbes Shape Human Evolution as Walking Ecosystems
A recent study led by Seth Bordenstein and the Holobiont Biology Network suggests that humans and other organisms should be viewed as ecosystems, with microbes playing a crucial role in evolution and biological variation. This perspective, termed holobiont biology, challenges traditional views by emphasizing the interconnectedness of hosts and their microbial communities. The study proposes that understanding these relationships could revolutionize fields like health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability by leveraging the microbiome's influence on traits and evolution.
