Human Colonic Bacteria

This text discusses the colon and its relevance for human health, as well as underlining its nutritional, physiological and ecological diversity. It summarizes the biological significance of the large intestinal microbiota in terms of its activities, composition and role in host health.

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Human Colonic Bacteria provides a comprehensive summary of the biological significance of the large intestinal microbiota in terms of its activities, composition, and role in host health. The book contains contributions from a group of internationally recognized authors, all active researchers in their particular fields. It discusses some of the important advances in colonic microbiology from a functional perspective. This timely volume contributes toward a wider perception of the colon in terms of its relevance for human health, as well as underlining its nutritional, physiological, and ecological diversity.