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Two aspects of networks that are difficult to assess are the statistical robustness of the network and whether networks from two different biological systems or experimental conditions differ.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PyBootNet is a user-friendly Python package that integrates bootstrapping analysis and correlation network construction. The package offers functions for generating bootstrapped network metrics, statistically comparing network metrics among datasets, and visualizing bootstrapped networks. PyBootNet is designed to be accessible and efficient with minimal dependencies and straightforward input requirements. To demonstrate its functionality, we applied PyBootNet to compare correlation networks derived from study using a mouse model to investigate the impacts of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on the gut microbiome. PyBootNet includes functions for data preprocessing, bootstrapping, correlation matrix calculation, network statistics computation, and network visualization.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We show that PyBootNet generates robust bootstrapped network metrics and identifies significant differences in one or more network metrics between pairs of networks. Our analysis of the previously published PCOS gut microbiome data also showed that our network analysis uncovered patterns and treatment effects missed in the original study. 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