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This work was funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (grant number: 21H03390 to Maeda K) and the Research Funding of Longevity Sciences (grant number: 20–57 and 22–4 to Maeda K).
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Ishida, Y., Maeda, K., Inoue, T. et al. Decreased Diversity of Gut Microbiota Is Associated with Decreased Muscle Mass and Function in Older Adults Residing in a Nursing Home. J Nutr Health Aging 26, 537–538 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-022-1792-x
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