s microbiome services and products are increasingly marketed directly to the public, consumers of microbiome research findings, products, and services need to know how to critically evaluate these offerings and their associated claims. As practitioners in the field, we can help by ensuring that the methods we apply are appropriate and reliable, and that we make our work accessible.</p>
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