GI Microbiota and Regulation of the Immune System

by Gary B. Huffnagle

The idea that the microbial communities within the GI tract have a profound influence on general human health actually originated with Russian scientist Elie Metchnikov at the turn ofthe last century. Also known as the "fatherofimmunol- ogy", Metchnikovbelievedthat putrefactivebacteriain the gut were responsible for enhancing the aging process. He theorized that ingestion ofhealthy bacteria found in fermented foods could counteract toxic bacteria...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387799893
• ISBN13: 9780387799896
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 149 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 10.1"