An accessible overview of the varied microorganisms of the gut

The human gut contains an extraordinary array of microorganisms existing in intricate symbiosis with the body. These microbiota, numbering in the trillions, play a crucial role in maintaining overall gut health and warding off disease. With as much as 15% of the global population suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) caused by improper composition of gut microbiota, understanding these organisms and their vital contribution to human health has never been more important.

The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease provides a concise, accessible introduction to gut microbiota and their contribution to human health. It offers not only an overview of the relevant microbiota and their roles in the body, but also extended discussion of diseases caused by gut dysbiosis. It offers a crucial window into this growing body of research into a critical area of overall human health.

The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease readers will also find:

• Detailed analysis of dysbiotic health conditions including obesity, diabetes, and more
• Thorough treatment of molecular techniques for analyzing gut microbial composition
• Discussion of lowering diversity of the gut microbiome and the corresponding impact on global health

The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease is essential for researchers and clinicians working in immunology, gastroenterology, clinical microbiology, and related fields, as well as for clinical dieticians and postgraduate or medical students studying in these areas.
About the Author:

Nimmy Srivastava, PhD, works as an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology in the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Jharkhand. She obtained her PhD in the field of Genetics in 2015 and has received various research fellowships from prestigious organizations including ICFRE and BARC-BRNS (India).

Salam A. Ibrahim, PhD, is a Professor of the Food and Nutritional Science Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina, USA. He is also the faculty coach for the dairy products evaluation team at the University and has published extensively on food safety, microbiology, and dairy food fermentation.

Jayeeta Chattopadhyay, PhD, works as an Associate Professor at Amity University Jharkhand, India. She obtained her PhD in new energy engineering with the best doctoral thesis award from Seoul National University of Science and Technology, South Korea (2010). She is also the recipient of the prestigious Fast Track Young Scientist Award, Department of Science (India). Her research area covers synthesis of special shaped nano-materials.

Mohamed Hussein Arbab Nasr, PhD, is Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology, Omdurman Ahlia University, Sudan. He has researched and published extensively on infectious diseases, immunopathology, antimicrobial resistance, and related subjects.