The human intestinal microbiome at extreme ages of life. Dietary intervention as a way to counteract alterations

The human intestinal microbiome at extreme ages of life. Dietary intervention as a way to counteract alterations

The intestinal microbiome is defined as the assembly of genomes from microorganisms inhabiting the gut. This microbial ecosystem regulates important functions of the host and its correct composition and functionality is essential for a healthy status. Metagenomic studies have highlighted variations...

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Main Authors: Nuria eSalazar, Silvia eArboleya, Lorena eValdes, Catherine eStanton, Paul eRoss, Lorena eRuiz, Miguel eGueimonde, Clara G. De Los Reyes-Gavilan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
Subjects:
Probiotics
Elderly
newborns
dietary intervention
Intestinal Microbiome
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fgene.2014.00406/full

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