Microbial communities as biosensors for monitoring urban environments
The BE microbiome is a naturally embedded biosensor in urban infrastructure that can be used to monitor environmental quality and human activity. There are many potential opportunities for leveraging BE microbial communities to guide urban design and public health policy.
Main Author: | Ling, Fangqiong |
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Other Authors: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biological Engineering |
Format: | Article |
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Wiley Blackwell
2018
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/114560 |
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