Translational microbiome research using next-generation DNA sequencing is challenging due to the semi-qualitative nature of relative abundance data. A novel method for quantitative analysis was applied in this 12-week clinical trial to understand the mec
pulp juice concentrate) and the control (receiving a placebo drink) groups. All participants received unlabeled sachets of the assigned product so that they were blinded from their group identity. Furthermore, the laboratory scientist and statistical analyzer were also blinded from the assignment list...