What types of environments are studied in microbiomes of the built environment?

💡 The Answer

• The field studies communities of microorganisms in human-made environments.
• Examples include houses, cars, and water pipes.
• It is also referred to as microbiology of the built environment.
• The field has accelerated with funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
• Increased attention to microbiomes generally has boosted this field.