Tag: Microbial ecology

The human body contains an estimated 400 to 1,000 species of bacteria in the gut alone, forming a complex ecosystem. While the microbiome describes this microbial community, the term MetaBiome refers to a sophisticated computational model designed to understand the functional dynamics and complex interactions within this living world.

In many natural environments, nutrient scarcity is not the exception but the rule, with bacteria frequently encountering prolonged periods of deprivation. When nutrients are low, bacteria can respond with a series of sophisticated survival tactics, including forming hardy endospores, entering dormancy, or even resorting to cannibalism.

Over 700 volatile and nonvolatile compounds contribute to coffee's flavor, a complexity heavily influenced by the diverse microbial communities—including yeasts, bacteria, and fungi—that interact with the beans during processing. These microbes are integral to the transformation of a coffee cherry into the rich and aromatic beverage we know and love.