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[Microbiota specificities among the elderly Summary of the 5th symposium « Feeding the Microbiota »]
Marie-Céline Zanella1, Laurence Genton2, Jacques Schrenzel1
1Service des maladies infectieuses, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.
Abstract:
The microbiota is a subject of particular interest and research. It is defined as all microorganisms present in tissues and on body surfaces. It sits at the interface with many systems, including the immune system, plays a role in the metabolism, immunity, or inflammation and is thought to be associated with some pathological mechanisms. Its composition and metabolic activity are influenced by diverse factors such as aging. This article summarizes the 5th symposium « Feeding the Microbiota » (Geneva University Hospitals, February 6, 2020), focused on microbiota and aging.
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