Understanding the Extent and Sources of Variation in Gut Microbiota Studies; a Prerequisite for Establishing Associations with Disease

Humans harbor distinct commensal microbiota at various anatomic sites. There has been renewed interest in the contributions of microbiota activities to human health and disease. The microbiota of the gut is the most complex of all anatomic sites in terms of total numbers of bacteria that interact cl...

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Main Authors: David J. Baer, Maria Ukhanova, Volker Mai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-08-01
Series:Diversity
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/2/9/1085/