No matter how still a person or animal might look, there is always a hive of activity going on under the surface. Microbiomes — a community of bacteria — are constantly colonizing our bodies. There are hundreds of microbes inside the body that each provide essential functions. However, without the correct balance, one can experience health problems like infections and malnutrition.
To study those effects, researchers are using the idea of One Health, which is focused on improving the lives of all species, human and animal, through the integration of human medicine, veterinary medicine and environmental science.
Oklahoma State University launched its “We are Land-Grant” strategy in October with the goal of becoming the nation’s preeminent land-grant institution. The strategic plan identified Enhancing One Health as one of four focused priority areas to meet societal needs. Read more