Gut microbiota and aging
The world population is aging. The global mean age has increased by ten years in the last half a century alone, which is associated with an increased incidence of age-related diseases such as frailty and neurodegenerative diseases. The gut microbiome has been implicated in healthy aging but when it is dysfunctional it has been tied to many age-related diseases. The gut microbiome therefore represents a promising targets for interventions in various disease conditions. This Collection features Research articles and Reviews examining the connection between gut microbiota and age-related diseases, changes in physiology and metabolism and potential therapy. It remains open to new submissions.
Edited by
John Haran(University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, US)