What is it about?

By studying the microbial communities obtained from frequently used locations, like urban transport systems, it is possible to understand circulating microbial populations and characteristics relevant to human health.

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Why is it important?

Microorganisms from transportation systems in various cities reflect the locations and users and reveal patterns unique to each place

Perspectives

This first global analysis of microbial populations in city transport systems opens the way to understanding both shared characteristics and unique patterns that define a given population.

Maria Mercedes Zambrano
Corporación Corpogen

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This page is a summary of: A global metagenomic map of urban microbiomes and antimicrobial resistance, Cell, June 2021, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2021.05.002.
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