Surely i cant be the only one who actually finds this extremely fascinating! Of course the fact that we are never 'truly' alone can get a little creepy but just try not to think about it too much.
This video outlines some of the few interesting things that these microorganisms do!
Video retrieved from TEDx Talks at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWT_BLVOASI on the 21/3/14
The microbiome is truly an amazing place! I find the whole concept of microorganisms having an influence of us (and other organisms) quite brilliant! Do you know of studies that haven’t focused on mammals, but have looked at the interaction of the microbiome in other taxa (e.g. birds)?
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any as of yet, but i will definitely look into that!
DeleteI had no idea that gut microbials affected the brain in such ways. I think it could be interesting to look more into microbial based therapeutics and whether they will be applied more in the upcoming years.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing what microorganisms can do to the brain!
DeleteAnd yes i will definitely take that into account in future! :)