Sample handling for gut bacteria analysis
This study looks at how different ways of handling human samples affect the accuracy of gut bacteria analysis. It aims to improve testing methods, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment for digestive conditions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are generally healthy with no diagnosed medical conditions.
- You have not had digestive surgery that removed part of your intestine.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 2 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are willing to follow the study procedures.
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