Microbes interact with one another, and these symbioticinteractions have diverse consequences for microbial fit-ness,
Are these relationships similar to those we would find in an ecosystem? I never thought about microbe-microbe interactions, and how that could affect the microbiome.
yetstill fails to capture the host and the environment as anintegral ecological component of the microbiome, ratherthan an independent entity.
Host-microbe interactions are the whole reason why we study microbiology, and that relationship is super important.
ole of microorganismsas disease-forming agents that needed to be eliminated.
An important concept is that there are not many parasitic microbes, but the ones that are parasitic have had a huge impact on the world. This is why so many people are afraid of microbes, because they think they are all bad and harmful.
diversity loss can result in aso-called “dysbiosis” that describes the altered composition ofmicrobes, which has a cascading impact on the immune sys-tem
This is super important and I like how the concept of diversity is important for pretty much everything in science.
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climate change from human intervention
data analysis workshops,
I do not know code, or any kind of data analysis so this will be great practice!
science and culture shape
This is something I probably talk about everyday. With social media 'influencers' and misinformation being spread so easily, it is hard to tell fact from fiction. One trend that I have seen being spread at an alarming rate is drinking raw milk, which is probably one of my least favorite trend.
investigate a host-microbiome system ofinterest
I think I will be most interested in how the things we eat affect our skin health, coming from someone who has struggled with acne for a long time. This would be super beneficial for me to maybe find some foods that can help acne.
Evaluate scientific literature
This is definitely something I dread, but I need to be more comfortable with reading them so this is the perfect opportunity to learn in a comfortable setting.
identify lifestylepractices to leverage the gut microbiome for optimal health
This is super exciting to learn about as someone who is passionate about nutrition and wellness. We truly are what we eat!