Comparison of metagenomic analysis of fecal and gastrointestinal tract samples for identifying beneficial gut microorganisms

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Introduction: Previous research on the gut microbiome has primarily focused on fecal microbiota, raising concerns about whether fecal samples accurately represent the entire intestinal microbiota. Studies have shown that microbial communities across the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are more diverse than those in feces, suggesting that microbial composition may vary depending on the sampling method. Additionally,...

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