Retraction: Plant and Fungal Diversity in Gut Microbiota as Revealed by Molecular and Culture Investigations.
Gut Microbiome
PubMedIf you've read claims about which plant-derived fungi or botanical compounds live in your gut microbiome, this retraction is a reminder to check whether the source study is still standing — retracted research sometimes circulates in health and wellness spaces long after it's been invalidated.
Scientists published a study claiming to identify various plants and fungi living in the human digestive system. That study has now been formally withdrawn, meaning the journal and likely the authors have determined there were serious enough problems with the data or methods that the findings can't be trusted. Until a corrected or replacement study appears, the specific claims from that paper should be set aside.
Key Findings
The paper on plant and fungal diversity in human gut microbiota has been officially retracted from publication.
No abstract or explanation of the retraction reason was provided in the available record.
Any conclusions from the original study about gut mycobiome or phytobiome diversity are now considered unreliable pending further investigation.
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A previously published study on plant and fungal species found in the human gut microbiome has been officially retracted from the scientific record, meaning its findings should no longer be considered reliable.
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