New York City's Microbiome

The video explores the omnipresence of microbes, highlighting their harmless nature and essential roles in human health. It discusses a study of the New York City subway, revealing that most microbes found are not harmful. The research includes creating a microbial map for monitoring potential threats. The video also illustrates how microbes can reflect environmental events and cultural habits. Despite the abundance of unknown microbes, they generally pose no harm and can be beneficial.

What is the general perception of microbes in places like the New York City subway?

• They are mostly harmful.

• They are mostly harmless.

• They are all beneficial.

• They are non-existent.

What was a significant finding of the Cornell study on the New York City subway?

• Most microbes found were harmless.

• The subway had no pathogens.

• The subway was free of microbes.

• Most microbes found were harmful.

How can the microbial map created by the study be useful?

• To predict subway delays.

• To monitor microbial activity and potential outbreaks.

• To track weather patterns.

• To identify new species of animals.

What did the presence of ocean microbes in the South Ferry subway station indicate?

• A history of flooding during Superstorm Sandy.

• A recent ocean storm.

• A decrease in subway cleanliness.

• An increase in marine life.

What does the study suggest about the unknowns in microbial research?

• We know everything about microbes.

• There is little left to discover.

• There is still much to learn about microbes.

• Microbes are not important to study.