In addition to its physiological function, the human gastrointestinal microbiome also influences the occurrence of illnesses beyond the confines of the gastrointestinal tract. For the first time, this book presents the complex state of knowledge of the gastrointestinal microbiome to inform the reader about new scientific discoveries and concepts as well as diagnostic and therapeutic options and perspectives.

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Andreas Stallmach, Universitätsklinikum Jena; Maria J.G.T. Vehreschild, Universitätsklinikum Köln.