Publication Date:
2014-06-26
Description:
Despite the fundamental contribution of the gut microbiota to host physiology, the extent of its variation in genetically-identical animals used in research is not known. We report significant divergence in both the composition and metabolism of gut microbiota in genetically-identical adult C57BL/6 mice housed in separate controlled units within a single commercial production facility. The reported divergence in gut microbiota has the potential to confound experimental studies using mammalian models. Scientific Reports 4 doi: 10.1038/srep05437
Electronic ISSN:
2045-2322
Topics:
Natural Sciences in General
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