Advances in Microbiota in Human Health and Diseases
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 43
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in human microbiota research and its impact on health and diseases. This Special Issue will deliver an up-to-date overview of the composition of the human microbiota across various body ecosystems, encompassing the gut, skin, oral cavity, and even other organs. It will explore the intricate interactions between the microbiota and the human immune system, shedding light on how the microbiota can influence immune responses and susceptibility to autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, it delves into the multifaceted role of the microbiota in digestion and metabolism, with a focus on their impact on conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. Additionally, this Special Issue will explore the involvement of the microbiota in mental health, particularly the correlation between the gut microbiota and neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. Further, we seek to provide insights into the potential of microbiota-based therapeutic strategies, including probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation, in the treatment of various diseases. Lastly, discussions surrounding the ethical and regulatory challenges tied to microbiota research and its applications are welcome.
This Special Issue welcomes articles that address a variety of hot-topics related to the human microbiota, such as the following:
- Gut microbiota and its implications for digestion, nutrient absorption, and metabolism;
- Skin microbiota and its relationship with skin diseases;
- Oral microbiota and its influence on oral and systemic health;
- Vaginal microbiota and its role in gynecological health;
- Pulmonary microbiota and its impact on respiratory conditions;
- Microbiota and autoimmune diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis;
- Microbiota and its contribution to cardiovascular health;
- Microbiota and neuropsychiatric health, including depression, anxiety, and neurodegenerative diseases;
- Microbiota-based therapies, including fecal microbiota transplantation, probiotics, and prebiotics;
- Challenges in microbiota research, including DNA sequencing techniques, metagenomics and data analysis;
- Ethical and regulatory issues related to microbiota research and application.
Dr. Pedro Barata
Prof. Dr. Rúben Fernandes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microbiota
- probiotics
- prebiotics
- fecal microbiota transplantation
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