Donor-Derived Strains Predict FMT Response for Ulcerative Colitis
Core strains from human donors limited ulcerative colitis in mouse models, which may shape strategies for more effective microbial therapy.
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Core strains from human donors limited ulcerative colitis in mouse models, which may shape strategies for more effective microbial therapy.
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'The big question...is why and how does FMT work, and how can we make the response better?' asked Dr Teri Greiling of Oregon Health & Science University.
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