June 2021 - MidasWord

Microbiome & Longevity: New Research Suggest Key Links ‘Microbiome’ – Micro meaning very small – Bio meaning life – Me meaning you or me. Remember this term because it is going to become better recognised as an important factor in human health and our longevity. Human microbiome is defined as the collection of genes found […]

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