Amplify Microbiome

Amplify 2.3

Let's look at Patient 23.

Poll

After reading “The Human Microbiome” article, you learned that there are trillions of bacteria in the human microbiome. Which of these statements do you agree with most right now?

• Bacteria are disgusting! Most bacteria in the human microbiome are harmful.

• Bacteria are great! Most bacteria in the human microbiome are helpful.

• I’m not sure! Bacteria are kind of disgusting, but some of them might be helpful.

Poll

Ask students if they think Naismith’s statements, such as “everyone knows that germs make people sick” are credible and accurate.

• Yes

• No

Chapter 2 Question

How can fecal transplants cure patients infected with harmful bacteria?

Discussion

• What is the same about the patient’s gut microbiome data from week 1 to week 3?

• What is different about the patient’s gut microbiome data from week 1 to week 3?

Open Ended

After your discussion, record your ideas below about why you think Patient 23 feels normal during week 1 but sick during week 3.