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Microbial Terrain Mapping

Meaning

Microbial Terrain Mapping is a diagnostic process involving comprehensive molecular analysis, typically via 16S rRNA sequencing or shotgun metagenomics, to create a detailed profile of the microbial populations, their functional genes, and metabolic byproducts within a specific site, most commonly the gastrointestinal tract. This mapping creates a functional blueprint of the ecosystem’s current state relative to established physiological norms necessary for wellness. It serves as the foundational step for precision microbial intervention.