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  • Microbiome research
  • Human-microbe coevolution
  • Ethical scientific partnerships

Background:

  • Microbiome research historically excluded Indigenous Peoples.
  • Mistrust stems from historical injustices.
  • Ethical partnerships are vital for inclusive research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an experience implementing culturally informed protocols and equitable benefit-sharing.
  • To foster respectful and inclusive microbiome research with Indigenous Peoples.
  • To establish sustainable research partnerships grounded in trust and mutual benefit.

Main Methods:

  • Community-based participatory research (CBPR) framework.
  • Culturally informed protocol development.
  • Equitable benefit-sharing models.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of CBPR with the Matsés Peoples.
  • Generation of scientific insights into coevolved microbial profiles.
  • Demonstration of trust-based, equitable research partnerships.

Conclusions:

  • Including Indigenous Peoples in microbiome research is an ethical imperative.
  • CBPR is essential for overcoming historical mistrust.
  • Culturally informed, equitable approaches enable sustainable and mutually beneficial research.