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.

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Published in:Microbial biotechnology 2017-09, Vol.10 (5), p.1149-1151
Main Author: Ling, Fangqiong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abundance
Algorithms
Bacteria - classification
Bacteria - genetics
Bacteria - isolation & purification
Bacteria - metabolism
Biofilms
Biosensors
Cities
Climate change
Communities
Drinking water
Ecosystem
Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental protection
Environmental restoration
Gene sequencing
Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Human Activities
Humans
Industrialized nations
Infrastructure
Learning algorithms
Machine learning
Microbial activity
Microbiomes
Microbiota
Microorganisms
Monitoring
Relative abundance
Restoration
Rivers
rRNA 16S
Sensors
Septic tanks
Sewage treatment
Special Issue
Urban environments
Wastewater treatment
Water mains
Water pollution
Water quality
Water shortages
Water supply
Water supply systems
Water tanks
Watershed management
Watersheds
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1751-7915
1751-7915
DOI:10.1111/1751-7915.12831