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Host genetic variation in mucosal immunity pathways influences the upper airway microbiome.
Microbiome - 1 Feb 2017
Igartua Catherine, Davenport Emily R, Gilad Yoav, Nicolae Dan L, Pinto Jayant, Ober Carole
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The degree to which host genetic variation can modulate microbial communities in humans remains an open question. Here, we performed a genetic mapping study of the microbiome in two accessible upper airway sites, the nasopharynx and the nasal vestibule, during two seasons in 144 adult members of a founder population of European decent. RESULTS: We estimated the relative abundances (RAs) of genus level...
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