Elimination of “kitome” and “splashome” contamination results in lack of detection of a unique placental microbiome

BACKGROUND: A placental microbiome, which may be altered in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), has been described. However, publications raising doubts about the existence of a placental microbiome that is different than contaminants in DNA extraction kits and reagents ("kitomes") have emerged. Th... View More