High School: Holobionts in Space Designing a Healthy Human from Scratch

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the High School: Holobionts in Space Designing a Healthy Human from Scratch course delves into the fascinating intersection of biology, space science, and human health.

This General Studies program empowers students to explore the concept of holobionts—complex ecosystems of human and microbial life—and their implications for designing healthy humans in extraterrestrial environments.

Through interdisciplinary study, participants will gain insights into cutting-edge research while developing critical thinking skills applicable to future scientific pursuits.