Am I �One� or �Many�? Philosophical Considerations of the Microbiome

The microbiome shapes the self-identity concept. Are we just our genes? If so, does this include the microbial genome? When �self� is numerically defined, the concept of �I� is no longer singular, but includes the trillions of microbes. Similarly, diet and environment influence microbiome, blurring the border between �self� and environment. As co-editor of the book 'The Human Microbiome: Ethical, Legal and Social Concerns', Dr. Gligorov will tackle these questions of self-identity as honed by science.