Scientists are building an ultimate atlas of the vagina. Here’s why.

Scientists are building an ultimate atlas of the vagina. Here's why.

Source: Livescience.com

Scientists are studying the vaginal microbiome in populations all around the world to see how it might differ in different people and in health and disease.

Scientists are on a quest to chart a comprehensive map of the vagina — namely, an atlas that catalogs the diverse range of microorganisms that live there.
These microbes are collectively known as the vaginal microbiome , and they include bacteria, fu… [3729 chars]

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