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. 2005;6(7):225.
doi: 10.1186/gb-2005-6-7-225. Epub 2005 Jun 29.

The genomics of probiotic intestinal microorganisms

Seppo Salminen  1 , Jussi Nurmi, Miguel Gueimonde
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The genomics of probiotic intestinal microorganisms

Seppo Salminen et al. Genome Biol. 2005.

Abstract

An intestinal population of beneficial commensal microorganisms helps maintain human health, and some of these bacteria have been found to significantly reduce the risk of gut-associated disease and to alleviate disease symptoms. The genomic characterization of probiotic bacteria and other commensal intestinal bacteria that is now under way will help to deepen our understanding of their beneficial effects.

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