The gut-brain axis
The benefits of gut microbiota do not stop in the intestine. There is a large body of evidences that underlines how metabolites of the gut microbiota can traslocate in different …
Course: The Human Microbiome
What do you expect from results of your microbiota analysis?
The microbiota analysis allows you to understand the type of the microorganisms are present in a sample. In this way you can look into the diversity of your gut, skin …
Overview of how the gut microbiome influence human health
We are hosting a big amount of microbial cells in our gut and those are of great benefit for out health. But did you know that they are able to …
The functions of the gut microbiota
In this video you will be introduced to the functions of the gut microbiota. Do you know that the microbes we have in our gastrointestinal tract are essential to complete …
Journey of life
Did you know that we can be considered as a superhosts? Yes, as a matter of fact our body is colonised by microorganisms, which are extremely important for our health …
From the Lead Educator
Dear Learner, I’m very pleased to welcome you to this MOOC. In the next three weeks you will have the possibility to learn more about the intimate relationship we have …
What comes next in Week 3
You’ll enter this week, The Journey of Healthy to Unhealthy, by discussing the intimate contact gut microbiome has with the intestinal cells and how microbiome composition is very well connected …
Plants, food and fibre: an introduction to food structure
How does the structure of food and plants affect the digestion of carbohydrates and what our gut bacteria feed on? Let’s find out. How do plants become part of human …
Diet, carbohydrates and fibre: an introduction
Macronutrients, such as fat, protein and carbohydrates, are the key components in our diet, essential for energy and healthy living. What Are Carbohydrates? To put it simply, they are a …
Communication Between the Gut Bacteria and Immune Cells
In this step, you will learn how the gut microbiota communicates with the cells of the immune system localized at the intestine interface. Are you ready to discover this fascinating …
Microbes in Fermented Foods
Do you know that fermented foods are manufactured by exploiting the metabolic activities of microorganisms? As a matter of fact, they are able to transform raw materials (e.g milk) in …
The Gut Microbiota in the Elderly
This article will cover the gut microbiota in the elderly. What do you think happens to the gut microbiota in the elderly? What kind of changes are associated with ageing? …
Early Life Microbiota
How important is our first contact with microbes? “First contact” between microbes and their host represents a critical time in human development when the foundations for lifelong health are laid …
How Polyphenols Can Have an Effect on Cardio Disease
Polyphenols and gut microbiota You may have heard that polyphenols are beneficial to our health, but did you know how important the gut microbiota are for this? Polyphenols are non-nutrient …
What influences an adult’s gut microbiota?
There are factors such as diet, exercise and stress that can change during adulthood, which in turn can affect the gut microbiota. When bacteria grow they are influenced by a …