Gut microbiota
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Gut microbiota, gut microbiome, or gut flora are the microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses, that live in the digestive tracts of animals. The gastrointestinal metagenome is t
Escherichia coli, one of the many species of bacteria present in the human gut
Composition and distribution of gut microbiota in human body
Candida albicans, a yeast found in the gut
Diagram of human gastrointestinal tract microbiota depicted in various regions
Probiotic
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to support or improve the health and wellbeing of a host organism. They are commonly used in both humans and animals. Although the term refers to t
Yogurt, a fermented food used as a probiotic
Élie Metchnikoff first suggested the possibility of colonizing the gut with beneficial bacteria in the early 20th century.