Microbiome as a Human Organ

The human microbiome functions as a metabolic and immunological entity so vital that it is often regarded as a "virtual organ." It plays a central role in digesting complex nutrients, modulating immune responses, regulating neurotransmitters, and protecting against pathogens. The loss or imbalance of microbiota—known as dysbiosis—has been linked to numerous diseases including obesity, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and neurological disorders. This session explores how the microbiome parallels traditional organs in function and influence, and considers its inclusion in clinical diagnostics and therapies. Emerging views challenge classical definitions of organ systems and invite reclassification of host-microbe symbiosis as an integral part of human physiology.

 

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