August 2012 PMID 22861806

Defining the human microbiome.

Luke K Ursell, Jessica L Metcalf, Laura Wegener Parfrey, Rob Knight

Mentions

113
Peak: 3 in Jun 2024
across 6 sources since Apr 2018

Extended reach

29,497
potential audience

Total likes

18

Video views

231

Mentions per month

Apr 2018 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News80 articles
  • Blogs15 articles
  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • Facebook6 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions emphasize the significance of the microbiome in health, as shown by mentions of its role in the body, and how recent research has advanced understanding, using words like 'study,' 'research,' and 'importance' that reflect a mix of curiosity and acknowledgment of its relevance. Posts like 'full of bacteria' or mentioning trillions of microorganisms highlight a general enthusiasm, while references to efforts to define and study the microbiome indicate moderate engagement with the scientific content.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most social discussions recognize the importance of understanding the human microbiome and accept the article as a credible summary of recent advances, though some are more cautious or neutral.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of the microbiome garners high interest due to its relevance to health and personalized medicine, reflected in enthusiastic language and emphasis on research updates.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference specific facts (e.g., trillions of microorganisms, definitions of microbiota), indicating moderate engagement, though few delve deeply into the methodologies or implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations imply that understanding the microbiome has meaningful health implications, though most posts are initial reactions or information sharing rather than discussions of direct applications.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses how new sequencing technologies and analytical methods are improving our understanding of the human microbiome, including how it is defined and studied over time and space.
  • It highlights recent research on concepts like operational taxonomic units, diversity indices, core versus transient microbiomes, and the idea of enterotypes, which are different microbial community types.
  • Advances in sequencing and microbiome research are enabling the potential for personalized medicine by leveraging knowledge about individual microbiota compositions.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Instituto Danone
@InstitutoDanone · X

El #DíaMundialDelMicrobioma busca difundir el conocimiento científico sobre la importancia de este órgano a nivel mundial. ¿Conoces la diferencia entre #microbiota y #microbioma? Fuente: Ursell Luke et al. 2012. Defining the Human Microbiome. National Institute of Health. https://t.co/pbuqNIK4b7

Jun 27, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,346 followers View post →
scrambu11
@Scrambu11 · X

FYJ - Defining the Human Microbiome | we are full of bacteria https://t.co/XgkugCrVjn

Oct 2, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,084 followers View post →
Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

The microbiome in your gut is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms—trillions of them in fact ….. lots of research is being done to define the impact microbiome has on general health & brain health . Defining the human microbiome https://t.co/hmKZ7wkvav #microbiome

May 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,790 followers View post →
Doodles
@DoodlesTrks · X

RT @Scrambu11: FYJ - Defining the Human Microbiome | we are full of bacteria https://t.co/XgkugCrVjn

Oct 2, 2022 · 1 share · 20,351 followers View post →
Nutrition Reviews
@NutrReviews · X

Did you know the human #microbiota consists of the 10–100 trillion symbiotic #microbial cells harbored by each person, primarily #bacteria in the #gut? Learn more about "defining the human #microbiome" in this @NutrReviews article: https://t.co/XSXJmyTEfh #science #research

Sep 29, 2021 · 1,536 followers View post →
Gaming Bot
@precisionmedbot · X

RT @Nuala_Woulfe: The microbiome in your gut is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms—trillions of them in fact ….. lots of research…

May 9, 2022 · 1 share · 1,144 followers View post →

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Jeremy Mohn
@jeremymohn.bsky.social · Bluesky

What is the Microbiome and How Does it Affect Our Health? Defining the human microbiome has been a struggle for scientists for a long time. Eventually, Joshua Lederberg coined the term in 2001 as the biological ecosystem of symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms that we share our body with. While…

Oct 7, 2025 View post →
ASN
@abiganusa · X

RT @InstitutoDanone: El #DíaMundialDelMicrobioma busca difundir el conocimiento científico sobre la importancia de este órgano a nivel mund…

Jun 28, 2024 · 2 shares · 121 followers View post →
SamPakis
@PakisSam · X

RT @InstitutoDanone: El #DíaMundialDelMicrobioma busca difundir el conocimiento científico sobre la importancia de este órgano a nivel mund…

Jun 27, 2024 · 2 shares · 2 followers View post →
Instituto Danone
@InstitutoDanone · X

El #DíaMundialDelMicrobioma busca difundir el conocimiento científico sobre la importancia de este órgano a nivel mundial. ¿Conoces la diferencia entre #microbiota y #microbioma? Fuente: Ursell Luke et al. 2012. Defining the Human Microbiome. National Institute of Health. https://t.co/pbuqNIK4b7

Jun 27, 2024 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,346 followers View post →
Doodles
@DoodlesTrks · X

RT @Scrambu11: FYJ - Defining the Human Microbiome | we are full of bacteria https://t.co/XgkugCrVjn

Oct 2, 2022 · 1 share · 20,351 followers View post →
scrambu11
@Scrambu11 · X

FYJ - Defining the Human Microbiome | we are full of bacteria https://t.co/XgkugCrVjn

Oct 2, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,084 followers View post →
Gaming Bot
@precisionmedbot · X

RT @Nuala_Woulfe: The microbiome in your gut is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms—trillions of them in fact ….. lots of research…

May 9, 2022 · 1 share · 1,144 followers View post →
Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

The microbiome in your gut is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms—trillions of them in fact ….. lots of research is being done to define the impact microbiome has on general health & brain health . Defining the human microbiome https://t.co/hmKZ7wkvav #microbiome

May 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,790 followers View post →
Nutrition Reviews
@NutrReviews · X

Did you know the human #microbiota consists of the 10–100 trillion symbiotic #microbial cells harbored by each person, primarily #bacteria in the #gut? Learn more about "defining the human #microbiome" in this @NutrReviews article: https://t.co/XSXJmyTEfh #science #research

Sep 29, 2021 · 1,536 followers View post →
Nathan Theodore Francis
@NathanFranscis · X

Defining the Human Microbiome https://t.co/d18xQC9Rxb

Jun 13, 2021 · 873 followers View post →