Probiotic microorganisms have a long history of use, and their health benefits for hosts are well documented. This volume provides an overview of the current knowledge and applications of probiotics. Each chapter is written by one or more expert scientist.

A valuable source of information for scientists in microbiology, biotechnology and food sciences Covers the current knowledge and the most recent advances in the field of probiotics Each chapter is written by one or more expert scientist working on a particular class of probiotics Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Daniel Obed Otieno: Biology of prokaryotic probiotics.- Sukanta Kumar Nayak: Biology of eukaryotic probiotics.- Berit Hippe et al.: Detection and Identification of Probiotic Microorganisms and other Beneficial Organisms from the Human GI Tract.- Benjamin D Huckle & Zhibing Zhang: Maintenance and protection of probiotics.- TC Bamunuarachchige et al.: Genetic engineering of probiotic microorganisms.- Wai-Yee Fung et al.: Roles of probiotic on gut health.- Vivekananda Mandal and Narayan C Mandal: New health potentials of orally-consumed probiotic microorganisms.- Siok-Koon Yeo et al.: Carriers of Probiotic Microorganisms.- Benedetta Cinque et al.: Use of probiotics for dermal applications.- István Siró: Challenges of beneficial health claims.- Fumiaki Abe: Safety and regulation of probiotic foods and supplements.- Caroline T. Yamaguishi et al.: Current market trends and future directions.