Gastrointestinal microbiology
By: edited by Arthur C. Ouwehand, Elaine E. Vaughan.
Contributors: Ouwehand, Arthur.; Vaughan, Elaine E.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis; CRC Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 409
ISBN-13: 9780824726416
Subjects: Gastrointestinal system -- Microbiology; Gastrointestinal Tract -- microbiology; Digestive System -- microbiology
Description: Supplies a comprehensive and current overview of every aspect of gastrointestinal microbiota. Chapters cover conventional and molecular techniques for the study of differing microbial populations, as well as the analysis of microbial activity and interaction with host bodies. Illustrative and up-to-date, this source showcases how fluctuations in our diet, environment, and pharmaceutical intake affect microbial composition and behavior.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.