Fecal samples are commonly used in human microbiome research, offering noninvasive access to the intestinal microbial ecosystem and the investigation of its contributions to health. This chapter discusses different sample collection, storage, and initial processing methods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sample integrity to ensure reliable and reproducible results.

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Collection, Storing, and Processing of Fecal Samples for Human Microbiome Research

  • Sarah Phillips,
  • Rachel Watt,
  • Sarah Hughes

摘要

Fecal samples are commonly used in human microbiome research, offering noninvasive access to the intestinal microbial ecosystem and the investigation of its contributions to health. This chapter discusses different sample collection, storage, and initial processing methods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining sample integrity to ensure reliable and reproducible results.