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37682 - The Role of Intestinal Microflora on Human Health

Academic Year 2026/2027

                
                        Docente:
                        Silvia Turroni
                    
                        Credits:
                        1
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        In-person learning (entirely or partially)
                        
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Dietistic (cod. 8470)

                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Dec 03, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026

Learning outcomes

Students must learn the following: 1. classical and molecular-based methods for studying the gut microbiota; 2. updated knowledge of microbial ecology; 3. knowledge of the effects of the microbiota on the intestinal mucosa and other areas of the body; 4. the role of the microbiota in pathologies

Course contents

- Introduction to healthy gut microbiota: structure and function

- Methods for studying the gut microbiota (cultural and molecular approaches)

- Changes in the microbiota throughout life

- From eubiosis to dysbiosis: the role of the microbiota in the onset and progression of diseases

- Tools for modulating the microbiota: prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and ad hoc consortia

Readings/Bibliography

Slides and notes taken during the lessons are essential for exam preparation.

Teaching methods

Lectures with the support of explanatory slides.

Assessment methods

Multiple-choice quiz

1. The exam will be administered in person, except in cases of local health or flooding conditions, in risk areas as per the new regulations, or if the student is vulnerable (an assessment will be carried out by the SLD service). Each case will be assessed individually and, if the requirements are met, the exam may be taken via the TEAMS platform.

2. Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities are recommended to contact the relevant university office in good time (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en). The Office will be responsible for proposing any adaptations to the students concerned, but these must be submitted for the teacher's approval at least 15 days in advance. The teacher will then evaluate them in relation to the course's educational objectives.

3. The use of AI is prohibited. Any use constitutes a violation of academic integrity.

Teaching tools

PC, projector

Office hours

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