Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Unravelling the Gut Microbiome: Insights from the AWI-Gen 2 Microbiome Project in Africa
Representation in microbiome research is crucial for the effective and broad application of research findings. This relatively large study provides valuable insights into the microbiomes of a diverse population of African women and is conducted within a collaborative, community-engaged framework.
Employing biodiversity to reduce pesticide risk
Biodiversity (eg., crop diversification, crop-domestic animal co-culture, and crop-edible fungus co-culture) has been proved to be a useful way to suppress pests and therefore to reduce pesticide risk in farming.
