ILSI entities around the world have engaged on the science of the human microbiome - a “mini-ecosystem”of symbiotic bacteria that live in our gut and mouth, and on our skin. The "Focus on the Microbiome" page highlights events, publications, and other activities from throughout the ILSI network on this exciting field of research.
Gut Microbiota in Young Children
Government, industry, and academia debate the microbiome in young children in China.
Read MoreMicrobiome and Nutrient Metabolism
In this review, the authors examine microbial pathways associated with the metabolism of nutrients and non-nutrients.
Read MoreConcise Monographs on Gut Microbiota
The English version of ILSI Europe’s monograph on gut microbiota are now available in Japanese and Portuguese.
Read MoreVideos from an ILSI Brasil Workshop
Videos from a November 2016 workshop: Microbioma, Probioticos e Saúde (Microbiome, Probiotics, and Health)
Read MoreILSI Europe on the Intestinal Barrier
ILSI Europe developed a series of three publications that examine the intestinal barrier, its role in health and disease, and the potential impact of probiotics on function.
Read MoreILSI Southeast Asia Region Symposia
The Gut, Its Microbes and Health: New Knowledge and Applications for Asia
Read MoreILSI-India Seminars on Food Safety and the Microbiome
ILSI-India organized two seminars in conjunction with its Annual Meeting.
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