The impact of storage conditions on human stool 16S rRNA microbiome composition and diversity

Background Multiple factors can influence stool sample integrity upon sample collection. Preservation of faecal samples for microbiome studies is therefore an important step, particularly in tropical regions where resources are limited and high temperatures may significantly influence microbiota pro...

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Main Authors: Lauren V. Carruthers, Arinaitwe Moses, Moses Adriko, Christina L. Faust, Edridah M. Tukahebwa, Lindsay J. Hall, Lisa C. Ranford-Cartwright, Poppy H.L. Lamberton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8133.pdf