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The diversity in both genetic and phenotypic aspects of human microbiomes shows considerable variation among different populations. Studies conducted in Europe and North America might not be relevant or applicable to other parts of the world. Consequently, treatments that are developed in wealthier countries may not work effectively for people living in less affluent regions, even though these individuals might greatly benefit from such medical interventions.
The current evidence suggests that the ratio of microorganisms to human cells is approximately 1:1, with about 3.8 × 10^13 microorganisms compared to 3 × 10^13 human cells.
The term microbiome primarily refers to the genomic repertoire of the microbiota, although …
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