Structural characteristics of gut microbiota in longevity from Changshou town, Hubei, China

This study can serve as a valuable addition to the current research on age-related GM. KEY POINTS: • The gut microbiota of elderly individuals with longevity and low BMI exhibit higher alpha diversity • Gut microbiota diversity did not differ significantly between genders in the elderly population • Several potentially beneficial bacteria (e.g., Akkermansia and Lactobacillus) are enriched in long-lived individuals.PMID:38619710 | DOI:10.1007/s00253-024-13140-3

Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology - April 15, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Xu Ai Yu Liu Jinrong Shi Xiongwei Xie Linzi Li Rui Duan Yongling Lv Kai Xiong Yuanxin Miao Yonglian Zhang Source Type: research