title: Human Coprolites as a Source for Paleomicrobiology.
abstract: The paleomicrobiology of coprolites, which are fossilized fecal materials, has already yielded data about various organisms, including micro-eukaryotes, bacteria, and archaea, thus expanding our comprehension of ancient human dietary habits, gut microbiota, and intestinal and systemic infections. This mini-review briefly describes previous works and summarizes the main techniques used in handling coprolites and the findings obtained about ancient gut microbiota. Past intestinal and systemic infections are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Aix Marseille Université, URMITE, UM63, CNRS 7278, IRD 198, Inserm 1095, Marseille, France.
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Appelt
authors.affiliation: Aix Marseille Université, URMITE, UM63, CNRS 7278, IRD 198, Inserm 1095, Marseille, France.
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Drancourt
authors.affiliation: Franche-Comté University, CNRS UMR 6249 Chrono-Environment, Besançon, France.
authors.forename: Matthieu
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Le Bailly
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology*; D005580:Fossils / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008828:Microbiological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D010164:Paleopathology / Q000379:methods*; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*