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Characteristics of the Gut Microbiome of Healthy Young Male Soldiers in South Korea: The Effects of Smoking
11 May 2020
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: South Korean soldiers are exposed to similar environmental factors. In this study, we sought to evaluate the gut microbiome of healthy young male soldiers (HYMS) and to identify the primary factors influencing the microbiome composition. METHODS: We prospectively collected stool from 100 HYMS and performed next-generation sequencing of the 16S rRNA genes of fecal bacteria. Clinical data,...
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