research*eu RESULTS PACK - Innovation and exploration through cutting-edge Microbiome research The latest research*eu RESULTS PACK– a collection of articles on EU-funded projects dedicated to a specific field of scientific research – is now available in free, accessible PDF. This brochure takes an in-depth look at promising EU-funded Microbiome research, showcasing 13 exciting projects. Fundamental Research © European Union, 2017 The human microbiome is made up of communities of symbiotic, commensal and pathogenic bacteria as well as fungi and viruses. Our own body microbiome accounts for 100 times more genes, and over 1000 species live in our gut only. Human-hosted microbiome communities are found everywhere in our body – from our eyes, mouths and lungs to our skin, genitals and intestines. Some of these microorganisms have no effect on their hosts, while others like symbiotic bacteria offer a mutually beneficial relationship, for example, by breaking down food. Pathogens in the form of disease-causing opportunistic microorganism are also found but in smaller numbers. Currently there is a lack of understanding about the importance of the human gut microbiome, although it is known to affect the body’s ability to extract energy from food and influence brain function. Greater insights into the gut microbiome would therefore contribute to the development of dietary interventions and other new ways to treat both chronic and acute illnesses. But the microbiome is not just a feature of the human body, it is also found within livestock, plants, soil and the oceans. All of these interact in complex ways, which science has only just begun to comprehend. Hence, the microbiome represents a vast new area of research that offers the potential for nothing less than a food and nutrition revolution. Through the FP7 and Horizon 2020 framework programmes the EU has seized upon this unique opportunity to support ambitious cutting-edge research projects, allowing it to become a truly global leader in the study of microbiomes. This brochure offers a detailed insight into the work of 13 EU-funded projects that are at the forefront of this exciting field. For more information and to download the brochure, please visit: Innovation and exploration through cutting-edge Microbiome research Results Pack brochure Countries Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, United Kingdom
