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Why Gut Microbes Matter: Understanding Our Microbiome

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing;Springer
Year
2020
ISBN
9783030432454, 9783030432461
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-43246-1
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4092256 bytes)
Series
Fascinating Life Sciences
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
XIII, 163\169
Time added
2021-01-06 05:41:07

Description

Given the at times confusing new information concerning the human microbiome released over the last few years, this book seeks to put the research field into perspective for non-specialists. Addressing a timely topic, it breaks down recent research developments in a way that everyone with a scientific background can understand. The book discusses why microorganisms are vital to our lives and how our nutrition influences the interaction with our own gut bacteria. In turn, it goes into more detail on how microbial communities are organised and why they are able to survive in the unique environment of our intestines. Readers will also learn about how their personal microbial profile is as unique as their fingerprint, and how it can be affected by a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle. Thanks to the open and easy-to-follow language used, the book offers an overview for all readers with a basic understanding of biology, and sheds new light on this fascinating and important part of our bodies.

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