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New National Microbiome Initiative Announced

The White House has announced a new nationwide project, the the National Microbiome Initiative, to advance understanding of microbiomes in order to aid in the development of useful applications in areas such as health care, food production, and environmental restoration.

The White House has announced a new nationwide project, the National Microbiome Initiative, to advance understanding of microbiomes in order to aid in the development of useful applications in areas such as health care, food production, and environmental restoration.

The federal government is investing $121 million in FY 2016 and 2017 into the program. Several agencies will chip into that number, including NASA, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and the US Department of Agriculture. Additionally, more than 100 external organizations will add additional funding,  including $100 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation over the next four years.

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