Article
Predominant role of host genetics in controlling the composition of gut microbiota.
PloS one - 26 Aug 2008
Khachatryan Zaruhi A, Ktsoyan Zhanna A, Manukyan Gayane P, Kelly Denise, Ghazaryan Karine A, Aminov Rustam I
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The human gastrointestinal tract is inhabited by a very diverse symbiotic microbiota, the composition of which depends on host genetics and the environment. Several studies suggested that the host genetics may influence the composition of gut microbiota but no genes involved in host c...
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