The human microbiome is a treasure trove waiting to be unlocked

Vasu Appanna

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Vasu Appanna

Professor, Biochemistry, Laurentian University

Vasu Appanna

Bacteria are at the centre of all life forms on planet earth and are the essential building blocks that make living organisms the way they are.

Both the mitochondrion — found in most organisms, which generates energy in the cell — and the chloroplast — the solar energy-harvester located in plants — can be traced to their bacterial ancestors. These specialized microbes laid the foundation for the biodiversity we live amongst.

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