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