How is the Gut Microbiome Studied in Epidemiology?
Epidemiologists study the gut microbiome using various techniques, including metagenomics, 16S rRNA sequencing, and metabolomics. These methods allow for the identification and quantification of microbial species in the gut, as well as the analysis of metabolic products. Large cohort studies and longitudinal studies are often employed to assess how changes in the gut microbiome over time correlate with health outcomes.
