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Why Was Escherichia Coli Thought to Be a Dominant Member

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Why was Escherichia coli thought to be a dominant member of the human gut microbial community in the past? What populations ARE important in the human gut and what evidence do we have that the specific bacteria present are important for human health?


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Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle within a cell that contains most of the cell's genetic material and regulates gene expression.

Cell

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms, consisting of cytoplasm enclosed within a membrane.

Cytoskeleton

A network of fibers within cells that provides structure, shape, and aids in movement.

Microtubules

Cylindrical structures within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells that are involved in cellular processes like division, growth, and transport.

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