Current Advances in Gut Microbiota in Human Diseases and Health
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 1300
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metabolomics; proteomics; analytical biochemistry; future proteins; food and nutrition; fermentation; biomass waste recycling
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Dear Colleagues,
Multidrug resistance (MDR), also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is becoming a critical global security issue due to widespread antibiotic misuse and limited development of new drugs. Recent studies highlight a concerning rise in deaths linked to bacterial AMR, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
While novel drugs are crucial in combating MDR, the role of nutrition in bolstering resilience against pathogens, especially through a healthy gut microbiome, is often overlooked in clinical settings. Understanding how nutrition impacts the gut microbiome's response to AMR is vital for combatting infections effectively.
Exploring the age-old concept of "Food is Medicine" through modern scientific tools can offer insights into the health implications of nutrition practices. Addressing the gaps in knowledge about how different nutritional factors influence the gut microbiome's response to AMR pathogens is essential, especially in the food and nutrition industry.
We invite research focusing on molecular mechanisms addressing AMR/MDR infections and the role of nutrition in fostering a resilient gut microbiome. Contributions bridging microbiological and biochemical insights in human health, agriculture, and nutrition sectors, including veterinary perspectives, are encouraged.
Dr. Avinash Karpe
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial and multidrug resistance (AMR, MDR)
- gut microbiome
- systems biology
- novel technologies
- principles and mechanism of action
- food and nutrition
- food as Medicine
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