title: The globalization of intestinal microbiota.
abstract: Many microorganisms reside in human mucosa, specifically in the gut. There are many sources of the microorganisms that colonize our gut, and these sources are mainly environmental. Indeed, food is a major source of bacteria and viruses. Food also modifies the equilibrium of microorganisms in our gut, with vegetables favoring a wider diversity. The increasing role of industrial food in our alimentation is generating a globalization of our gut microbiota that may influence our health and aid the diffusion of clonal bacteria.
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authors.lastname: Raoult
mesh_terms: D044822:Biodiversity; D005516:Food Microbiology; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D054892:Metagenome