{"product_id":"9783642269868","title":"Microbiology Monographs: Biology, Genetics and Health Aspects","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMicrobiology Monographs: Biology, Genetics and Health Aspects\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLiong, Min-Tze\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProbiotic microorganisms have a long history of use, and their health benefits for hosts are well documented. This Microbiology Monographs volume provides an overview of the current knowledge and applications of probiotics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReviews cover the biology and probiotic potential of the thoroughly studied prokaryotic genera \u003ci\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBifidobacterium\u003c\/i\u003e, several eukaryotic microorganisms, probiotic strain characterization, and the analytical methods (such as FISH, microarray, and high throughput sequencing) required for their study. Further chapters describe the positive effects of probiotics on malabsorption disorders such as diarrhea and lactose intolerance, and document the clinical evidence of benefits in treating allergies and lung emphysema, and in dermatological applications. Also addresses are topics such as genetically engineered strains, new carriers for probiotics, protection techniques, challenges of health claims, safety aspects, and future market trends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2013-11-26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783642269868\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-642-20838-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 330\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Berlin Heidelberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50091560796300,"sku":"9783642269868","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783642269868.jpg?v=1779508999","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783642269868","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}