Neighborhood deadwood and yard rewilding modulate commensal microbiomes and inflammatory signals among urbanites (microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com)

• Deadwood and yard rewilding increase microbial diversity.
• Positive correlation with reduced inflammatory markers.
• Urban biodiversity confirmed as a health factor.

"A study in Microbiome journal found that the presence of deadwood in neighborhoods and the rewilding of yards positively influence the commensal microbiome of urban residents and reduce inflammatory signals. The findings highlight the importance of urban biodiversity for human health."