Researchers Examine the ‘Ecosystem’ in the Horse’s Gut
Casie Bazay, NBCAAM
March 18, 2017
Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.
Scientists hope biomarkers in gut microbiota could be used as diagnostic or prognostic indicators in the future.
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