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I, a holobiont, coexist with microbiome
: My internal universe

Author

Kim Hyesung

Kim Hanjo

Publisher

ParaBooks

Categories

Science & Technology

Audience

Adult

Overseas Licensing

Keywords

  • #life; health; microbiomes; bacteria; viruses; holobiont

Copyright Contact

Kim Taehwa

  • Publication Date

    2019-07-10
  • No. of pages

    240
  • ISBN

    9791188509249
  • Dimensions

    150 * 212
Overview

The author perceives our bodies, which cannot be separated from microbiomes, as holobionts and suggests ways to lead a healthy life.

Book Intro

Recent studies have revealed that health is determined by the relationship between the body and microbiomes and that, to achieve a healthy life, we must think of the body and the microbiomes as one. The term “holobiont” refers to the concept of the inseparable connection between the body and the microbiomes.

It was first introduced by American biologist Lynn Margulis. In 1991, Margulis coined the term “holobiont” and argued that all large living things should be considered as one with the microbiomes living in them.

The term can be interpreted in three ways. First, the body and microbiomes should be seen as a whole. Second, within the holobiont, the body and microbiomes interact. Third, the holobiont always communicates with its external environment. In other words, the body is an ecosystem created by the surrounding environment and microbiomes as well as a holobiont.

We must be fully aware of and work on such mutual effects in order to protect our health and delay aging. That way, we can achieve healthy aging. The questions, explanations, and conclusion in this book are all based on common sense. It suggests that we keep ourselves clean, eat sensibly, exercise, and nurture our minds. We often come across the same kind of health information on TV. However, this same old story is important because it’s difficult to actually apply it to our daily lives.

About the Author

Kim Hyesung



Kim Hyesung holds a PhD from Seoul National University's School of Dentistry. He completed his training at Columbia University Hospital in the USA. He graduated from Seoul National University's Graduate School of Environmental Studies and completed the Bio CEO Course at Seoul National University. For the past two decades, Kim has been running a dental clinic and studying microbiomes. His publications include The Biomechanics and Occlusion of Dental Implant, The Tale of Microbiome, Beginning from Oral Cavity and The Coexistence with Microbiome. He has also published several papers in academic journals.

Kim Hanjo



Kim Hanjo majored in Art at college and upon graduation became a cartoonist. He now lives in Paju and draws cartoons and illustrations. His works include The Boy's Night, The Tactility of Memory, and Mingky Minki.

Selection

Ministry of Science and ICT, 2019, Excellent Science Book


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