The Gut Microbiome in Precision Medicine: From Research to Clinical Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780443404832)

The Gut Microbiome in Precision Medicine: From Research to Clinical Practice explores the significant role of the gut microbiome in health and disease, particularly within gastrointestinal conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and colorectal cancer. It covers how understanding and analyzing the gut microbiome can lead to personalized treatments, dietary plans, and precision medicine approaches in gastroenterology. Chapters explore multi-omics integration, examining complex techniques for gut microbiome profiling, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Users will find updates on microbiome-based interventions, such as probiotics, prebiotics, and personalized nutrition that highlight practical applications in gastrointestinal disease management.

Real-world examples and case studies discuss strategies for overcoming barriers to implementing microbiome analysis. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities of implementing microbiome analysis in clinical practice, with a special emphasis on its implications for developing countries. Finally, the book covers emerging technologies in microbiome research and their applications in gastroenterology, emphasizing future directions and research priorities.

Author: S. Rehan Ahmad
ISBN-10: 0443404836
ISBN-13: 9780443404832
Publisher: Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 03/13/2026
Pages: 958
Format: Paperback