Storing samples to study how the body interacts with microbes
Part of Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Infections, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study creates a storage bank of biological samples like blood, stool, and tissue. Researchers will use these samples to learn how the body interacts with the natural microbes that live in and on us, which may help improve treatments for many diseases.
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Who can take part
- You can be any age to join, but if you are younger than 3, you will not need to visit the research center.
- You must agree to let your samples and health information be stored for future research.
- You must be willing to give at least one type of sample, such as blood, stool, or a swab.
- You cannot be on blood thinners if you are having extra gastrointestinal or skin biopsies, unless you stop them before the procedure.
- For certain extra samples, you must not have had a gastrointestinal perforation or keloid scarring in the past.
- If you are providing vaginal swabs, you must have started your period; if providing breast milk, you must be lactating.
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