Genes, early environment sculpt the gut microbiome

Monday, November 28, 2016 - 14:31 in Biology & Nature

Environment and genetics determine relative abundance of specific microbes in the gut, new research shows. The findings represent an attempt to untangle the forces that shape the gut microbiome, which plays an important role in keeping us healthy.

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