Uniform bacterial genetic diversity along the gut.

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While environmental gradients are known to result in heterogeneous distributions of bacterial species along the gastrointestinal tract, the spatial distribution of genetic diversity within these species remains poorly understood. Because bacterial genetic variants influence host traits like inflammation and metabolism, understanding their distribution is critical. Here, we analyze ~30 common gut commensals in...

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