Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
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ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reason behind the difficulty faced by the colon (part of large intestine)to reestablish a beneficial flora after several antibiotic treatments.

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Each person has a unique microbiota. This microbiota results from genetic inheritance and circumstances at the time of birth. Many microbes (likeyeast) are present inside the living being, sut the human gut microbiota is dominated by bacteria.

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