Gut flora in health and disease

@article{Guarner2003GutFI,
  title={Gut flora in health and disease},
  author={Francisco Guarner and Juan Ramón Malagelada},
  journal={The Lancet},
  year={2003},
  volume={361},
  pages={512-519}
}
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