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Rob Knight, a University of California San Diego professor and international leader in the study of the roles microbes play in human health and disease and the functioning of ecosystems, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

The disinfectants being used in homes and hospitals today might as well be completely different than grandma’s. Something ...

6228036403001 In the last decade, health experts touted the benefits of having plenty of good bacteria in the gut.  They say having a diverse gut microbiome strengthens the immune system.  As it turns out, a diverse microbiome in our environment operates the same way. In other words, there are plenty of good bugs all around us that can help us fight off disease.   However, during the COVID pandemic more than ever before, many of the good bugs in our environment are being wiped out with high-...