Human microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity emerges as early as 3 months of age

Published in PLOS Biology · View the paper (DOI)

Researchers analyzed thousands of samples from 700 children between birth and 12 years old, finding that racial and ethnic differences in the gut microbiome arise after three months of age. The study suggests that external factors shape these variations rather than being present at birth.

Human microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity emerges as early as 3 months of age

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