Description
| Product ID: | 9783030432485 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Fascinating Life Sciences |
| Title: | Why Gut Microbes Matter |
| Subtitle: | Understanding Our Microbiome |
| Authors: | Author: Harry J. Flint |
| Page Count: | 163 |
| Subjects: | Public health and preventive medicine, Public health & preventive medicine, Physiology, Medical microbiology and virology, Life sciences: general issues, Microbiology (non-medical), Food and beverage technology, Physiology, Medical microbiology & virology, Life sciences: general issues, Microbiology (non-medical), Food & beverage technology |
| 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. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Publisher Name: | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-05-19 |
