Genetic determinants of the gut microbiome in UK twins

Studies in mice and humans have revealed intriguing associations between host genetics and the microbiome. Here we report a 16S rRNA-based analysis of the gut microbiome in 1,126 twin pairs, a subset of which was previously reported. Tripling the sample narrowed the confidence intervals around herit...

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Main Authors: Goodrich, J, Davenport, E, Beaumont, M, Jackson, M, Knight, R, Ober, C, Spector, T, Bell, J, Clark, A, Ley, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Cell Press 2016