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Comment
. 2019 Jul 31;20(1):150.
doi: 10.1186/s13059-019-1775-3.

Population dynamics of the human gut microbiome: change is the only constant

Sambhawa Priya  1 , Ran Blekhman  2
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Population dynamics of the human gut microbiome: change is the only constant

Sambhawa Priya et al. Genome Biol. .

Abstract

Characterization of the temporal dynamics of the human gut microbiome is crucial for understanding its role in modulating host health. Two recent studies explored the genetic diversity of gut microbes and unraveled extensive longitudinal dynamics within the host that is driven by natural selection.

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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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Tracking evolutionary dynamics in the human gut microbiome over time. Longitudinal studies tracking a large number of individuals, including relevant host factors, such as diet, gene expression, metabolites, and health records (top) will be necessary to provide an understanding of the evolutionary dynamics of the human gut microbiome throughout a person’s life (bottom)
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