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OverviewThe study of the intestinal ecosystem of bacteria in the human gut the gut microbiome is a new field that is rapidly evolving. This book serves as an introduction to some of the new and exciting research that is being done in this field. Included are chapters that examine the following: Gut microbiome s roles in the pathogenesis of obesity and autoimmune disease The effect of nutrition on the richness of the microbial community The stability of the microbiome to various stressors Emerging ways to diagnose diseases using the microbiome Exciting prospects for using these microbes to cure disease This easily accessible reference volume offers a comprehensive guide to this relatively new field of study. Edited by a researcher from Yale University, Health and the Gut: The Emerging Role of Intestinal Microbiota in Disease and Therapeutics is an authoritative and easy-to-use reference, ideal for both researchers in the field and those who wish to gain more information about the impact of gut microbiota on human health. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William Olds (Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA) , William Olds (Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA)Publisher: Apple Academic Press Imprint: Apple Academic Press ISBN: 9781322638041ISBN 10: 1322638047 Pages: 402 Publication Date: 01 January 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWilliam Olds is a graduate student at Yale University in the laboratory of Tian Xu. His work focuses on satiety signals from the gut and how that communication to the brain breaks down in the pathogenesis of obesity. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |