MICROBIOLOGIA DEGLI ALIMENTI, MICROBIOTA INTESTINALE E MODULAZIONE NUTRIZIONALE

The student will learn the role of the world of yeasts and bacteria in determining the processes they carry out at the level of food and the human body. In particular, the student will learn the nature and functioning of the intestinal microbiota and the mechanisms involved in influencing the immune response and the physiological state of man. Furthermore, the student will learn how the alterations in the composition of the intestinal microbiota caused by easting habits  and the inappropriate use of antibiotics are involved in the development and progression of infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Knowledge and understaiding: Knowing the role of the intestinal microbiota and microbioma biodiversity. The course will provide theoretical knowledge relating to the biology, to the morphological /functional, chemical/biochemical, cellular/molecular, ecological aspects of the intestinal microbiota. Understand the language of this discipline.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Understand the fundamental aspects of bacteriology, mycology and virology in such a way as to allow the student to face, both theoretically and pratically, the different work situations that he will face.

FOOD MICROBIOLOGY, INTESTINAL MICROBIOTA AND NUTRITIONAL MODULATION

General part

Microorganisms and Microbiology

Structure and function of microbial cells. Prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Metabolism of microorganisms. Nutrition and energy production

Molecular microbiology Bacterial genetics

Microbial growth and its control. Influence of environmental factors on growth

Microbial genomics

Metabolic regulation

Special part

History of food microbiology

Ecophysiology of microorganisms in food.

The determination of microorganisms in food. Classical and molecular investigation methods

The control of microorganisms in food.

Main groups of microorganisms of food interest.

Foodborne diseases.

Microbiological aspects of non-fermenting foods.

Food fermentations

Microbiological analysis of water for food use.

HUMAN MICROBIOTA

The intestinal microbiota in health and disease conditions

Probiotics and prebiotics

Functional foods