Probiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Health
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Gut Microbiota".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2026) | Viewed by 3587
Special Issue Editors
Interests: antibiotics; PCR; bacteriology; microbial molecular biology; antimicrobial resistance; gel electrophoresis; general microbiology; DNA extraction; electrophoresis; DNA
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Interests: probiotics; human gut microflora
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Over the past decade, a wealth of research has highlighted the beneficial effects of probiotics in favoring a balanced microbiota and gastrointestinal (GI) health, but this represents only the tip of the iceberg. In this context, studies deepening our understanding of how probiotic microorganisms influence the composition and metabolic or immunological activities of the human gut microbiota are paramount, particularly in the context of preventing and managing chronic diseases, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, pregnant women, and the elderly.
For this Special Issue, titled “Probiotics, Gut Microbiota, and Health”, we invite researchers to submit high-quality original research articles and comprehensive narrative and systematic reviews exploring the multifaceted impact of probiotics on gut health and human diseases. We welcome studies encompassing clinical, in vivo, and in vitro investigations that delve into the bioactive effects, underlying mechanisms, and therapeutic applications of probiotics.
Dr. Massimiliano Marazzato
Prof. Dr. Claudio de Simone
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- probiotic
- gut microbiota
- intestinal microbiome
- host health
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