Recent advances and future perspective in microbiota and probiotics

Abstract

Recent studies have highlighted the critical 1 role of intestinal microbes on health. This special issue covers a range of diverse topics related to microbiota and probiotic in gut health and disease, thus highlighting the potential beneficial role friendly bacteria in human health. We hope the papers published will serve to further highlight the potential application of probiotics for the prevention and treatment of gut diseases, as well as stimulating further research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of probiotic actions.