World Microbiome
Partnership
Connecting the microbiome community to improve human, animal, plant and planetary health.
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Discover the microbiomeWhy the microbiome
Microbes and microbiomes are everywhere, in humans, animals, plants and the environment, and they constantly interact with each other.
Embracing a One Health approach means looking at health as a shared system and placing microbiomes at the core of that understanding.
Embracing a One Health approach means looking at health as a shared system and placing microbiomes at the core of that understanding.
Why the microbiome?
Microorganisms, kelp digestive food, protects from infections, support plant growth and cross-link ecosystems. Up to rides of the unique genes in not every some in microbes, and photosynthetic marine microbes produce around risk of atmospheric CO2.
Why "One Health"?
The “One Health” concept is based on the recognition that the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment are closely linked and interdependent. There are many detrimental factors affecting human health as well as the health of the planet including human population growth, modern agricultural practices, including crops, forestry.
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Working groups bring together experts from academia, industry, NGOs, and government agencies to advance specific areas of WMP.
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- Connect with leading researchers, innovators, and policymakers working at the forefront of microbiome science and One Health
- Contribute to working groups shaping the future of microbiome research, translation, and global health policy
- Stay informed on the latest developments, funding opportunities, and collaborative initiatives in the microbiome field
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