PRJNA860162
Human small intestine Metagenome
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global pandemic necessitated many lifestyle changes, including lockdowns, social distancing, altered food consumption and exercise patterns, and extensive hygiene practices. These drastic changes may have affected the human gut microbiome, which is highly influenced by lifestyle. Here, we examined the potential effects of pandemic-related lifestyle changes on the metabolically-relevant small bowel microbiome.