Microdiversity of the vaginal microbiome is associated with preterm birth
Abstract Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The vaginal microbiome has been associated with PTB, yet the mechanisms underlying this association are not fully understood. Understanding microbial genetic adaptations to selective pressures, especially those re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-08-01
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Series: | Nature Communications |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-40719-7 |