India, Aug. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
One of the largest and most geographically diverse investigations has found that South Asian gut microbiomes are distinct from those reported in other parts of the world and are shaped by local culture, diet, geography, and lifestyle.
The findings provide an important scientific foundation for developing microbiome-based diagnostics, personalized nutrition, and precision healthcare for South Asian populations, specifically for lifestyle disorders.
South Asia is undergoing rapid urbanization while simultaneously experiencing a sharp increase in obesity, diabetes, and other cardiometabolic disorders. Although urbanization is known to influence the gut microbiome, it was unclea...