Short Communication
Muthuswamy Balasubramanyam
Abstract
Distinct alterations in the composition of the gut microbiota have been observed in obese individuals, patients with type 2 diabetes and other disease-states associated with obesity. Microbial ‘gene richness’ revealed by metagenomics studies appears to be a robust indicator of health status. These studies are summarized in this commentary with a prospect on ‘clinical metagenomics