Preservation Methods Differ in Fecal Microbiome Stability, Affecting Suitability for Field Studies
Preservation Methods Differ in Fecal Microbiome Stability, Affecting Suitability for Field Studies
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United States: American Society for Microbiology
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English
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United States: American Society for Microbiology
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Immediate freezing at -20°C or below has been considered the gold standard for microbiome preservation, yet this approach is not feasible for many field studies, ranging from anthropology to wildlife conservation. Here we tested five methods for preserving human and dog fecal specimens for periods of up to 8 weeks, including such types of variation...
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Preservation Methods Differ in Fecal Microbiome Stability, Affecting Suitability for Field Studies
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_94a254eaaa994081816a74cfd1ce0404
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_94a254eaaa994081816a74cfd1ce0404
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2379-5077
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2379-5077
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10.1128/msystems.00021-16
