Race-Based Variation in Gut Microbiome Emerges Early in Life
A study has found that race and ethnicity-associated variation in the gut microbiome are apparent by 3 months of age, which may contribute to adult health and health disparities.
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A study has found that race and ethnicity-associated variation in the gut microbiome are apparent by 3 months of age, which may contribute to adult health and health disparities.
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