When Good Bugs Go Bad - Microbiome Dynamics and Disease

Explore the intricate world of the human microbiome in this 29-minute conference talk from the American Society for Microbiology. Delve into the complex relationships between thousands of viral and microbial species inhabiting the human body and their crucial roles in protecting against pathogens, regulating organ function, and supplying essential nutrients. Understand how imbalances in this delicate ecosystem can lead to various diseases. Join experts Lita Proctor from the National Human Genome Research Institute/NIH, Forest Rohwer from San Diego State University, and Karen Guillemin from the University of Oregon as they discuss the microbiome's impact on health and disease. Topics covered include beneficial microbes, microbiome ecology, the viral community, changes in microbial ecology, and the intersection of money and science in microbiome research. Gain insights into cutting-edge techniques like shotgun marriage generation and quantitative approaches in microbial ecology studies.