Microbiomics: its growing significance in the world of medicines testing

Kalliopi Dodou, Paul Whiteley

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Abstract

Humans and animals are home to a diverse array of bacteria whose numbers dwarf even the number of cells in the body. They are referred to as the microbiome and their various roles and functions in health and disease represent a significant avenue of investigation.

Readers may have noticed an advertisement appearing in recent issues of The Journal. This advertisement is not for a new medicine or a new formulation but rather for something that people can pick up from the dairy section of their local supermarket: a probiotic yoghurt drink.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)247-248
Number of pages2
JournalPharmaceutical Journal
Volume290
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Mar 2013
Externally publishedYes

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