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Characteristics of the Human Intestinal Microbiome The intestinal microbiome is a diverse ecosystem comprising microorganisms (bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses including bacteriophages), their genomes (i.e., genes), and the surrounding environmental conditions. The population of microorganisms alone in a particular niche…
There is a growing appreciation for the importance of gastrointestinal (GI) microbes in human health and disease. However, which microbes are important and how they contribute to human health and disease are only beginning to be understood. In this chapter,…