Metagenomics Analysis of Gut Microbiome in Indian Cohort

The gut microbiome plays a vital role in an individual's health. The prospect of targeting the gut microbiome for nutrition and probiotic-based interventions to promote good health has increased the importance of exploring the microbiome. Diet and lifestyle are known factors influencing the diversity of the gut microbiome. We collected stool samples from individuals across India and profiled the gut microbiome using metagenomic shotgun sequencing to identify the factors affecting the gut microbiome and its association with the individual's health status. We are currently analysing the association of various factors with the gut microbiome and characterizing the different enterotypes present in the Indian population based on microbial composition.