How can i respond to my classmate who says that learning about the human microbiome is really interesting. I did not realize how many microbes we have living in out gut. I chose to research Lactobacillus Salivarius. This type of bacteria os a type of pro biotic and it helps to fight off any bad bacteria that could lead to disease. It is found in frrmented foods as well. Diseases that are associated with lactobacillus salivarius are are atterosclerosis cardiovasculat diseases
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Consider the following article: Revisit gut microbiota and its impact on human health and disease. Ding, R-X., Goh, W-R., Wu, R-N., Yue, X., Luo, X., Thwe Khine, W. W., ... Lee, Y-K. (2019). Revisit gut microbiota and its impact on human health and disease. Journal of Food & Drug Analysis, 27(3), 623-631. Our gut microbiome has been shown to be a key modulator of human health. The organisms that are part of our normal gut microflora have been proven to be involved in many aspects of our overall health. There are more microbes in and on us than we have human cells. Not only bacteria, but fungi, viruses, and other microbes are present in and on the human body. Research one of the major human diseases, longevity or infant health, that has been shown to be impacted by our gut microbiota and tell us your beliefs on the accuracy of the claims. How can we best utilize this knowledge in our own lives? Can we help those we love with their health issues by helping to modify their gut microbiota?
Suman K.
Although much of this course is focused on microorganisms that are considered pathogens and have the potential to cause disease in humans, there are numerous microbes that are on our side or at least list side-by-side with us without causing trouble. There are many bacteria and fungi on or in our bodies that are beneficial or are necessary for good health. Summarize the benefit (or need) for “good” microorganisms in and on the body. Choose a part of the body that is normally colonized by “good” microorganisms (e.g.- skin, intestines, vagina, other). List examples of normal microbes and their relationship with the human body. What factors or specific pathogens could threaten this microbial population and how can a person prevent this? What specifically happens when the normal microbial population in this area is disrupted? Provide examples to illustrate your points. How can a patient restore this population to a normal state?
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1) Explain how the human body could be considered 90% prokaryotic. 2) How do bacteria enable a baby to extract nutrition from the mother's milk? (See the paper and be very specific about the enzymes involved). *3) How could the bacterial microbiome impact obesity? *4.) What is Clostridium difficile and why is a Clostridium difficile infection so difficult to treat? *5.) How can bacteria impact cardiac disease? *6) How might the bacterial microbiota affect type 2 diabetes? *7) How can bacteria impact autoimmune diseases? 8.) How does Vibrio fischeri control bioluminescence? 9.) Define pathogenicity and virulence. 10). What are anti-quorum sensing molecules and what might they replace someday?
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