Laura Sisk-Hackworth, fifth-year cell and molecular biology doctoral student (Bryana Quintana/SDSU)
Studies have revealed differences in the types of bacteria between males and females, and that this differentiation occurs during puberty when sex hormones are produced.
The reason for these changes is not well understood but Laura Sisk-Hackworth, a fifth year cell and molecular biology doctoral student, argues this is a critical area to explore, especially for the development of therapeutics for diseases that concern the microbiome.
Head to SDSU NewsCenter to find out how Sisk-Hackworth explores the mystery of microbes, paving an impressive legacy before graduating in May.