Microbiome Courses and Certifications

Identifying Microbiome Markers of Progression of Alzheimer's Disease - Fall 2020

Explore microbiome markers in Alzheimer's progression, focusing on genome analysis, sequencing techniques, and the microbiome's role in neuroinflammatory events and disease onset.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Nutrition, Microbiome, and Pregnancy - Maternal and Offspring Microbiome Study

Explore the crucial link between nutrition, gut health, and pregnancy. Learn how mothers transfer microbes to infants and discover insights from the Maternal & Offspring Microbiome Study (MOMS).

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modelling the Role of the Microbiome in Evolution

Explore how microorganisms influence multicellular evolution, adaptability, and biological functions. Learn about holobiont fitness, specialized diversity, and the emergence of complex organisms through coevolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Meet Your Inner Microbial Zoo - Understanding the Human Microbiome

Explore the human microbiome's impact on health, development, and immunity. Learn about metagenomics, predictive modeling, and future clinical applications in this fascinating lecture on our inner microbial ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Professor Dave Explains

Barrier Surfaces of the Innate Immune System

Explore barrier surfaces of innate immunity: skin, respiratory and digestive tracts. Learn about microbiomes, tight junctions, and antimicrobial defenses that protect against pathogens.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

What Role Does Our Microbiome Play in a Healthy Diet? - With Tim Spector

Tim Spector explores the crucial role of the microbiome in our diet and overall health, challenging conventional nutrition wisdom and offering insights on improving gut diversity for better well-being.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Rockefeller University

The Inside Story - How the Microbiome Influences Communication Between Our Nervous and Immune Systems

Explore the gut-brain axis and its impact on health, covering topics like neuroimmunity, microbiome, food allergies, and oral tolerance, with insights into gastrointestinal pathologies and potential treatments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Institute of Human Anatomy

The Bacteria That Live Inside of You - The Microbiome

Explore the fascinating world of microbes living inside your body, their impact on health, and how to nurture a stronger microbiome through diet, lifestyle, and understanding their origins.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Microbes, Diet, and Immunity - The Interplay of Human Health

Explore the revolutionary impact of microbiome research on medicine, health, and disease. Learn how diet, exercise, and stress affect trillions of microbes in our bodies and their influence on various medical conditions.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Power of Poop - Fecal Transplants and Their Medical Potential

Explore the revolutionary potential of fecal transplants in treating various diseases, from C. diff to Parkinson's, and understand how gut bacteria impact overall health.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

The Jamaican Cherry and the Microbiome

Exploring the Jamaican cherry's potential impact on gut health through its dietary fiber content, and how this tropical fruit may contribute to overall well-being and microbiome balance.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Computational Genomics Summer Institute CGSI

Stochastic Dynamics of the Microbiome

Explore stochastic dynamics of microbiomes through advanced computational methods. Gain insights into microbial growth, spatial structure, and population trajectories using cutting-edge genomic analysis techniques.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Computational Genomics Summer Institute CGSI

How to Detect Evolution from Microbiome Data

Explore methods for detecting microbial evolution in the gut, examining strain diversity, biogeography, and rapid adaptation. Gain insights into population genetics and its impact on microbiome ecology.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Instituto de Física Interdisciplinar y Sistemas Complejos (IFISC)

Understanding the Structure and Functioning of Oceans' Microbiomes - Toward a Holistic View

Explore ocean microbiomes' structure and function, gaining a holistic perspective on these complex ecosystems and their impact on marine environments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Johns Hopkins Medicine

The Microbiome and its Connection to Disease Development

Explore the microbiome's impact on diseases like cancer, heart conditions, obesity, and mental health, and learn about probiotics and fermented foods.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video