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SUBMITTER: Wang J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3654486 | biostudies-literature | 2013
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Scientific reports 20130101
Although attempts have been made to reveal the relationships between bacteria and human health, little is known about the species and function of the microbial community associated with oral diseases. In this study, we report the sequencing of 16 metagenomic samples collected from dental swabs and plaques representing four periodontal states. Insights into the microbial community structure and the metabolic variation associated with periodontal health and disease were obtained. We observed a str ...[more]