A gut check at the doctor

Have you ever been curious to find out which microbes live inside your intestinal tract (otherwise known as your gut)? Our gut is full of microbes that are intricately connected to many physiological processes, and these communities vary between persons or as a result of changes in our diet, lifestyle or health. Changes in these microbial communities are associated with certain diseases, and the analysis of the composition of our gut microbiome can be used as a clinical tool by medical professionals.