Rob Knight: How our microbes make us who we are

The video explores the critical role of microbes in our bodies, highlighting their impact on health, medicine, and disease. It discusses the diversity of microbial communities across different body regions and their influence on conditions like obesity. The video also covers the origins of microbes, their stability in adults, and the potential for public participation in microbial research.

What were the ancient Egyptians concerned about regarding the afterlife?

How do microbes in our gut influence our health?

What role do microbes play in the digestion of food?

What is the significance of the Human Microbiome Project?

How do the microbial communities differ in various parts of the human body?

How does the mode of delivery at birth affect a baby's initial microbial community?

What impact do antibiotics have on gut microbial communities?

What are some diseases that have been linked to microbial imbalances?

In what ways can microbial differences affect behavior?

How can we utilize microbial data to tailor health therapies?