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Elisa Cappio Barazzone^1,2, Médéric Diard^2,3, Isabelle Hug^2,3

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Engineering the gut microbiome holds promise for health, but requires a shift from trial-and-error to rational interventions. Understanding and diagnosing issues are key steps for successful microbiome engineering and improved health outcomes.

Keywords:

Bacteriophage Gut Microbiota Engineering Probiotic Vaccination

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Gastroenterology
Biotechnology

Background:

The gut microbiome significantly impacts human health throughout life.
Numerous studies link microbiome composition and function to various health conditions.
Current microbiome engineering lacks sufficient real-world successful applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a framework for advancing gut microbiome engineering.
To transition microbiome engineering from a trial-and-error method to a rational medical intervention.

Main Methods:

Accurate diagnosis of health issues targeted by microbiome intervention.
Development of technologies for precise microbiome modification.
Establishing a systematic workflow for microbiome engineering.

Main Results:

A proposed framework for rational microbiome engineering.
Emphasis on understanding and diagnosing the target health problems.
Focus on developing enabling technologies for desired microbiome changes.

Conclusions:

A structured approach is necessary for successful gut microbiome engineering.
Accurate diagnosis and targeted technological development are crucial.
This framework aims to enable rational medical interventions through microbiome engineering.