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  • Microbiology
  • Human Health
  • Genomics

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  • Gut microbial colonization is influenced by diverse host factors like age, diet, and genetics.
  • India's megadiversity and evolving sociodemographics present a unique context for studying gut microbiota.
  • Existing research on the Indian gut microbiome has limitations due to study design heterogeneity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the current understanding of the Indian gut microbiome.
  • To compare the Indian gut microbiome with that of other global populations.
  • To identify ideal study designs for characterizing healthy Indian gut microbiota.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on the Indian gut microbiome.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to heterogeneity in microbiome research.
  • Highlighting the design of the "Landscape of Gut Microbiome-Pan India Exploration" (LogMPIE) study.

Main Results:

  • Prevotella copri and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii are the most predominant gut organisms in the Indian population.
  • Significant differences exist between the Indian gut microbiome and those of other populations.
  • The LogMPIE study provides a robust framework for future Indian microbiome research.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the Indian gut microbiome is crucial due to its unique characteristics.
  • Standardized methodologies and large-scale studies are needed to accurately profile the Indian gut microbiome.
  • Future research should focus on elucidating the health implications of the predominant Indian gut microbes.