The Effects of Genetic Relatedness on the Preterm Infant Gut Microbiota

The Effects of Genetic Relatedness on the Preterm Infant Gut Microbiota

The preterm infant gut microbiota is influenced by environmental, endogenous, maternal, and genetic factors. Although siblings share similar gut microbial composition, it is not known how genetic relatedness affects alpha diversity and specific taxa abundances in preterm infants. We analyzed the 16S...

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Main Authors: Shen Jean Lim, Miriam Aguilar-Lopez, Christine Wetzel, Samia V. O. Dutra, Vanessa Bray, Maureen W. Groer, Sharon M. Donovan, Thao Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
preterm infant
gut microbiota
human milk
twins
triplets
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/2/278

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