16S rRNA Sequencing of Human Gut Microbiome from Mothers of Anorectal Malformation-Affected Patients and Healthy Controls

This study explores the composition of the human gut microbiome using 16S rRNA gene sequencing to compare mothers of children affected by anorectal malformations (ARMs) with healthy control individuals. The goal is to investigate potential differences in gut microbial profiles that may be associated with the maternal gut environment in ARM cases. The findings provide insights into microbiome-related risk factors or maternal microbial signatures associated with congenital anomalies like ARMs.