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Age and aging have critical effects on the gut microbiome

New Cedars-Sinai study examines age-related changes to the small bowel

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Age and Aging Have Critical Effects on the Gut Microbiome

image: A new study led by Ruchi Mathur, MD, found that aging produces significant changes in the microbiome of the human small intestine. view more 

Credit: Photo by Cedars-Sinai.

Journal

Cell Reports

DOI

10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109765

Method of Research

Experimental study

Subject of Research

Cells

Article Title

Age and the aging process significantly alter the small bowel microbiome

Article Publication Date

1-Oct-2021

COI Statement

none

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