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Karen Pendergrass, Standards Team

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Karen Pendergrass is a microbiome researcher specializing in microbiome-targeted interventions (MBTIs). She systematically analyzes scientific literature to identify microbial patterns, develop hypotheses, and validate interventions. As the founder of the Microbiome Signatures Database, she bridges microbiome research with clinical practice. In 2012, based on her own investigative research, she became the first documented case of FMT for Celiac Disease—four years before the first published case study.

Recent Posts

2021-01-01 00:00:00

Associations Between Endometriosis and Gut Microbiota

This study examines the association between endometriosis and gut microbiota, highlighting significant differences in microbial diversity and composition. Women with endometriosis showed altered gut microbial profiles compared to healthy controls, with specific bacterial shifts linked to gastrointestinal symptoms and hormonal therapy. These findings suggest microbiota-targeted therapies may benefit endometriosis management.