Diversity of the Human Intestinal Microbial Flora
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/308/5728/1635

Paul B. Eckburg, Elisabeth M. Bik, Charles N. Bernstein, Elizabeth Purdom, Les Dethlefsen, Michael Sargent, Steven R. Gill, Karen E. Nelson, David A. Relman1, Science Magazine


This Science Magazine scholarly article explores gut microbial diversity by examining prokaryotic ribosomal RNA gene sequences from multiple colonic mucosal sites and feces of healthy humans. The study showed that a majority of the bacterial sequences corresponded to uncultivated species and novel microorganisms. It also revealed significant intersubject variability and differences between stool and mucosa community composition. A subscription to Science Magazine may be required to access the full text of this article.


Subject: Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations, Biology:Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Microbiology:Microbiology and Health
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results
Grade Level: Graduate/Professional, College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)