The three were recognized for their “outstanding” contributions to microbiome research.
Here’s what you should know:
1. Dr. Knight serves on the AGA Center for Gut Microbiome Research and Education’s board. He also cofounded the American Gut Project, the largest crowdfunded citizen science effort. Dr. Knight is actively researching the microbiome relationship with many different human diseases.
2. Dr. Gordon was recognized for his research efforts. He discovered a link between human gut microbiome and obesity and malnutrition. He served on the AGA’s Center for Gut Microbiome Research and Education’s board when it launched in 2012.
3. Dr. Pace was recognized for developing methods that are now commonly used to see the full biosphere. He pioneered several molecular methods to survey microbial populations in their habitats as well.
The researchers will share a $200,000 prize.
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