Methods for Improving Human Gut Microbiome Data by Reducing Variability through Sample Processing and Storage of Stool.

Gut microbiome community analysis is used to understand many diseases like inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and diabetes. Sampling methods are an important consideration for human microbiome research, yet are not emphasized in many studies. In this study, we demonstrate that the preparation, han...

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Main Authors: Monika A Gorzelak, Sandeep K Gill, Nishat Tasnim, Zahra Ahmadi-Vand, Michael Jay, Deanna L Gibson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4529225?pdf=render