Godoy-Vitorino Filipa
Department of Microbiology, University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00936, PR, USA.
Trends Microbiol. 2025 May;33(5):475-478. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2024.12.005. Epub 2025 Jan 8.
The Caribbean harbors diverse genetic resources, yet microbiome research in the region remains poorly characterized. Addressing infrastructure and training challenges through collaborations and capacity building is vital. This article reflects on the obstacles facing microbiome research in the region and proposes solutions to ensure equitable participation in the global microbial research ecosystem.
加勒比地区蕴藏着多样的遗传资源,但该地区的微生物组研究仍缺乏充分的特征描述。通过合作和能力建设来应对基础设施和培训方面的挑战至关重要。本文反思了该地区微生物组研究面临的障碍,并提出了解决方案,以确保在全球微生物研究生态系统中实现公平参与。