Basic Research
Microbiology of the Built Environment
Journal Articles
American Academy of Microbiology. Microbes in Pipes: The Microbiology of Water Distribution Systems. (2012) Link
Corsi, R. L., Kinney, K. A. & Levin, H. Microbiomes of built environments: 2011 symposium highlights and workgroup recommendations. Indoor Air 22, 171–172 (2012). Link
Hewitt, K. M., Gerba, C. P., Maxwell, S. L. & Kelley, S. T. Office Space Bacterial Abundance and Diversity in Three Metropolitan Areas. PLoS ONE 7, e37849 (2012). Link.
Kembel, S. W. et al. Architectural design influences the diversity and structure of the built environment microbiome. The ISME Journal (2012).doi:10.1038/ismej.2011.211 Link
Lozupone, C. A., Stombaugh, J. I., Gordon, J. I., Jansson, J. K. & Knight, R. Diversity, stability and resilience of the human gut microbiota. Nature 489, 220–230 (2012). Link
Qian, J., Hospodsky, D., Yamamoto, N., Nazaroff, W. W. & Peccia, J. Size‐resolved emission rates of airborne bacteria and fungi in an occupied classroom. Indoor Air (2012).doi:10.1111/j.1600-0668.2012.00769.x Link
Schoch, C. L. et al. Nuclear Ribosomal Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) Region as a Universal DNA Barcode Marker for Fungi. PNAS 109, 6241–6246 (2012). Link
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Headlines
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Designing for Microscopic Life in the Great Indoors New Scientist
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Hand Bacteria FARS News