Archives of oral biology
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Archives of oral biology · Jan 2021
Comparative StudyComparative analysis of oral microbiome from Zang and Han populations living at different altitudes.
The aim of this study was to obtain greater insight into the environmental and genetic factors affecting the oral microbiome. ⋯ This study showed that both genetics and the environment had significant influences on the oral microbiome composition. The study proposed a meaningful research direction to explore the relationship between different ethnic and altitude groups and oral diseases, such as periodontal diseases.