The Inuit gut microbiome is dynamic over time and shaped by traditional foods

The Inuit gut microbiome is dynamic over time and shaped by traditional foods

Abstract Background The human gut microbiome represents a diverse microbial community that varies across individuals and populations, and is influenced by factors such as host genetics and lifestyle. Diet is a major force shaping the gut microbiome, and the effects of dietary choices on microbiome c...

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Main Authors: Geneviève Dubois, Catherine Girard, François-Joseph Lapointe, B. Jesse Shapiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Gut microbiome
Inuit traditional diet
Temporal variation
Western diet
Dietary transition
16S rRNA gene
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40168-017-0370-7

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