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. 2021 Aug;18(8):521-522.
doi: 10.1038/s41575-021-00462-0.

Digital biomarkers in human excreta

Seung-Min Park  1   2   3 , T Jessie Ge  4 , Daeyoun D Won  5 , Jong Kyun Lee  5 , Joseph C Liao  6   7
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Digital biomarkers in human excreta

Seung-Min Park et al. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Traditionally underutilized human excreta have emerged as a rich source of digital biomarkers for disease prevention and early detection. In this Comment, we highlight the breadth of digital biomarkers that can be extracted from human excreta and their potential uses in the context of ‘precision health’.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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