Good day,
could you please explain the difference between the microbiome and the microbiota?
Thank you.
The microbiome refers to the genome of all microorganisms, i.e., the collection of genes of all microbes that inhabit our body. Microbiota is the ensemble of all microorganisms (this is a new term that has replaced the previous "microflora"). Although they have different meanings, they are very often used interchangeably (you will commonly encounter situations in the literature where the author uses the term "microbiome" to mean "microbiota").
Themes: Microbiota
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.