Comparison of microbial signatures between paired faecal and rectal biopsy samples from healthy volunteers using next-generation sequencing and culturomics

Table 1 Volunteer demographics

Volunteer	Age (years)	Gender	Body mass index (kg/m²)	Smoke	Antibiotic (last 6 months)	Bowel movement
P1	40	Female	21.7	No	No	More than once a day
P2	30	Female	23.2	No	No	More than once a day
P3	43	Female	24	No	No	Once/day
P4	33	Female	29	No	No	Once/day
P5	28	Male	21.2	No	No	Once/day
P6	29	Female	21.8	No	No	2–3 times/week
P7	28	Female	23.8	No	No	Once/day
P8	36	Female	18.7	No	No	Once/day
P9	37	Female	24	No	No	2–3 times/week
P10	27	Female	24.5	No	No	Once/day

Exclusion criteria included history of CVD, diabetes, bowel disease, autoimmune disorders, cancer and mental health issues; other chronic diseases; regular probiotic consumption (none in previous 2 weeks); antibiotic therapy within previous 6 months; other prescribed medications (including anticoagulants)

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