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Pakistan study suggests microbiome may influence preterm birth
A study conducted in Pakistan suggests that the microbiome in pregnant women's colons may influence the likelihood of preterm birth. The research identified a specific bacteria that could indicate whether a woman reaches full term or delivers prematurely.
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