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Microbiome

Microbiome History According to current knowledge, the term “microbiome” was first used in 1952 by J. L. Mohr. He used it to refer to the totality of microorganisms within a specific habitat. However, this early usage went largely unnoticed. The ecological definition commonly used today can be tr...

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