English | 2024 | PDF | 6 MB | 262 Pages
Jane Foster; Gerard Clarke, B0CW18LHDY, 0128148004, 0128148012, 9780128148013, 978-0128148013, 9780128148006, 978-0128148006, 978-0-12-814800-6
Microbiota Brain Axis: A Neuroscience Primer provides neuroscience researchers with a comprehensive guide on how to conduct effective microbiota-brain research, understand the appropriate methodologies, and collect and analyze microbiota data. The book begins with an introduction to the importance of the microbiota-brain communication in development and how microbiota impact neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health and neurodegeneration. In addition, the book discusses advances in microbiota analysis tools and techniques for neuroscience related research.
- Reviews the many approaches to manipulating the microbiota in animal studies - including the use of germ-free animals, antibiotics and diet - and covers the strengths and limitations of each
- Outlines available microbiota research tools, such as 16S sequencing and shot-gun metagenomics
- Provides a comprehensive guide to analyzing microbiota-related data and the many choices for bioinformatics
