Human-Gut Microbiome : Establishment and Interactions

Elsevier Science & Technology

Human-Gut MicrobiomeEstablishment and Interactions\nAuthor(s): Gunjan Goel, Teresa Requena, Saurabh Bansal\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science & Technology, United Kingdom\nImprint: Academic Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780323913133, 978-0323913133\nSynopsis\nHuman-Gut Microbiome: Establishment and Interactions gives an overview of microbiome establishments in humans and basic technologies used to decipher the structure and function of gut microbiome. Other sections focus on the application of microbiomics in different disease manifestations, such as obesity, diabetes, and more. The book provides the basics, as well as mechanistic knowledge underpinning the structural and functional understanding of the microbiome. With the advancement in omics technologies, as well as the development of bioinformatic tools, much research has been undertaken to decipher the microbiomes of different hosts. This research is generating valuable insights into micro-ecological niches and their im.