Healthy aging and the human gut microbiome: why we cannot just turn back the clock.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2022

Publication Title

Nat Aging

Keywords

washington; seattle; isb; Humans; Gastrointestinal Microbiome; Healthy Aging; Microbiota

Abstract

The aging research field has largely focused on reversing aging-related changes in the body. However, emerging evidence about the gut microbiome indicates that it may not be optimal to just turn back the clock. Here, we advocate for a more tailored and function-focused approach promoting health across the lifespan.

Clinical Institute

Digestive Health

Department

Institute for Systems Biology

Department

Gastroenterology

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