Microbiome Glossary
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Mucosa (gut lining)
The mucosa is the protective mucus layer lining the intestines - the gut's first line of defence. -
Microbiome-targeted modulation
Microbiome-targeted modulation is the scientific approach pioneered by Prof. -
Microbiome
The microbiome is the complete ecosystem of microorganisms and their genetic material living in a... -
Leaky gut
Leaky gut is the colloquial term for increased intestinal permeability - when the tight junctions... -
Lactose intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to fully digest lactose - the sugar found in dairy products ... -
Lactobacillus
Lactobacillus is the most recognised probiotic genus - found in yogurt, kefir, and fermented vege... -
Keystone species (gut)
Certain gut bacteria - particularly Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii - ar... -
Kefir
Kefir is a fermented milk drink and one of the most probiotic-rich foods that exists naturally. -
Janeway's hypothesis
Janeway's hypothesis is a foundational immunology concept: the immune system is trained to recogn... -
Immune modulation
Immune modulation describes how the gut microbiome continuously trains and tunes the immune system.