Thousands Of New Microbiome Species Found Living on the Human Body

In the largest study of its kind, scientists have uncovered thousands of new species inhabiting the human microbiome - -the extensive collection of bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms that reside all over our bodies, influencing our health. And most of the newly discovered bugs live in and on people from non-Westernized populations. The discovery redefines scientists’ understanding of the human microbiome and could shed light on the increasing incidenc