Researchers help redefine core microbiome, opening new chapter in precision health.

Researchers at Rutgers University, in collaboration with international partners, have developed a new method to identify the core microbiome in the human gut, crucial for maintaining health. This discovery opens up possibilities for personalized nutrition and therapies to manage chronic diseases linked to gut microbiome imbalances. The core microbiome consists of two key groups of bacteria, the Foundation Guild and the Pathobiont Guild, whose balance is essential for gut health. By targeting specific genes in the Foundation Guild, personalized dietary recommendations can help restore microbial balance and improve patient outcomes in conditions previously considered irreversible. [Extracted from the article]