The NIH Human Microbiome Project (original) (raw)

The NIH Human Microbiome Project aims to advance the understanding of the human microbiome's role in health and disease by creating comprehensive databases, tools, and resources. It builds upon prior initiatives emphasizing the need to characterize microbial communities symbiotically residing in the human body. The project facilitates international collaboration, standardizes data quality, and leverages advancements in DNA sequencing technology, thereby setting foundational standards for future microbiome research.