Why Gut Microbes Matter: Understanding Our Microbiome

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the human microbiome for non-specialists, explaining why microorganisms are vital to our lives, how our nutrition influences gut bacteria, and how microbial communities are organized and survive in the intestines. It also discusses how personal microbial profiles are unique and can be affected by lifestyle.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 163 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The human microbiome has been a subject of much confusion and intrigue in recent years, with new information constantly being released. This book aims to provide a clear and comprehensive perspective on the research field for non-specialists. It addresses a timely topic and breaks down recent developments in a way that is accessible to everyone with a scientific background.

The book begins by discussing the importance of microorganisms in our lives and how our nutrition influences the interaction with our gut bacteria. It then goes into greater detail about how microbial communities are organised and how 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.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030432485
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020