Uncovering the Complex Interplay Between Bacteria and Host Genome in Lung Colonization
A new study has found that the lung microbiome, or the bacteria that live in the lungs, can interact with the host genome and influence a person’s health. Researchers from the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Crete in Greece have identified key genes in the human genome that are associated with the colonization of bacteria in the lungs. They found that these genes are involved in pathways related to inflammation, immunity, and response to stress. The results of the study provide a greater understanding of how the lung microbiome can interact with the host genome, which could lead to new approaches to the treatment of lung diseases.
source: Phys.org