Methods for Improving Human Gut Microbiome Data by Reducing Variability through Sample Processing and Storage of Stool

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Monika A. Gorzelak,

Affiliation Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Sandeep K. Gill,

Affiliation Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Nishat Tasnim,

Affiliation Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Zahra Ahmadi-Vand,

Affiliation Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Michael Jay,

Affiliation Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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Deanna L. Gibson

* E-mail: deanna.gibson@ubc.ca

Affiliation Department of Biology, University of British Columbia Okanagan, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
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