Human Microbes - The Power Within Health, Healing and Beyond
This book offers a unique perspective on the invisible organ, a body part that has been visualized only recently. It guides the readers into the world of the microbial constituents that make humans the way they are. The vitamins they produce, the smell th
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Vasu D. Appanna
Human Microbes - The Power Within Health, Healing and Beyond
Vasu D. Appanna Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering Laurentian University Sudbury, Ontario Canada
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Preface
This book is a journey into one of the human organ that has long been ignored due to its invisibility and dispersed nature. However, technological advances are now enabling the visualization of the microbiome in its undisturbed environment where its various constituents can be seen diligently shepherding the human body to function effectively. All the microbes including the viruses, bacteria and fungi that live on and within the body are referred to as the microbiome. For the purpose of this book that comprises four chapters bacteria are considered as the main component of this body part invisible to the naked eyes. Chapter 1 describes the emergence of life on planet earth and posits that bacteria were central in the development of virtually all living organisms. The ability of these minute organisms to live independently and to execute a variety of tasks is critical to the survival of other organisms. Further, the contribution of bacteria to the genesis of the chloroplast and the mitochondrion provided the energy boost needed to sustain life in partnership with the sun. While chloroplast is an integral component of organisms involved in capturing solar energy, mitoch
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