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The Microbiota in Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology

Edited by Martin Floch, clinical professor of medicine, et al. (Elsevier)

Edited by Dr. Martin H. Floch, clinical professor of medicine, Dr. Yehuda Ringel, professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, and Dr. W. Allen Walker, professor at the Harvard School of Public Health

(Elsevier)

The Microbiota in Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology” is a one-stop reference on the state-of-the-art research on gut microbial ecology in relation to human disease. This resource starts with an overview of the normal microbiota of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, Ileum, and colon.

The book then identifies what a healthy vs. unhealthy microbial community looks like, including methods of identification. Also included is insight into which features and contributions the microbiota make that are essential and useful to host physiology, as is information on how to promote appropriate mutualisms and prevent undesirable dysbioses. Through the power of synthesizing what is known by experienced researchers in the field, current gaps are closed, raising understanding of the role of the microbiome and allowing for further research.

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