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 perform at the level of food and the human organism. 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 humans. Furthermore, the student will learn how alterations in the composition of the intestinal microbiota determined by dietary habits and the inappropriate use of antibiotics are involved in the development and progression of infectious and non-infectious diseases.

Knowledge and understanding: Know the role of the intestinal microbiota and microbial biodiversity. The course will provide theoretical knowledge related to biology, morphological/functional chemical/biochemical, cellular/molecular, ecological aspects of the intestinal microbiota. Understand the language specific to this discipline.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Understand the fundamental aspects of bacteriology, mycology and virology in such a way as to enable the student to deal, both theoretically and practically, with the different work situations he or she will encounter.