인체나 특정 생태계와 같은 특정 환경에 서식하는 세균, 곰팡이, 바이러스 등의 미생물 군집
The collection of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that inhabit a specific environment, such as the human body or a particular ecosystem.
예문:
"A diverse gut microbiome is essential for a well-functioning immune system."
"Scientists are investigating how the skin microbiome protects us from harmful pathogens."
"The researchers sampled the ocean microbiome to understand its role in carbon cycling."
특정 환경에 서식하는 모든 미생물의 통합된 유전 정보 전체
The collective genetic material of all the microorganisms that live in a particular environment.
예문:
"The human microbiome contains significantly more genes than the human genome itself."
"Metagenomic sequencing allows for the analysis of the entire microbiome from a single soil sample."