Das Darmmikrobiom: Eintrittspforte in eine neue Ära der personalisierten Medizin

Darmbakterien übernehmen eine Vielzahl von Aufgaben für den Menschen. Sie fördern Gesundheit wie Krankheit. Mit diesem Wissen haben Ärzte zukünftig eine neue Waffe zur Hand, um präventiv wie therapeutisch im Rahmen einer hoch-personalisierten Medizin zu wirken.

Publication History

Article published online:
04 December 2023

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