The Microbome and Chronic Disease This week we were introduced to the microbiome. We learned that the microbiomes of healthy individuals differ from those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancers, and GI disorders. Select one of these diseases. Compare the microbiomes of those with the disease to those of healthy individuals. […]
Microbiome How does our Microbiome make us who we are? Did you have any idea that the health and diversity of your gut bacteria was so important? What should we do to make use of this kind of information? Will this information make you think differently about the huge responsibility that comes with nurturing the […]
Discussion How does our Microbiome make us who we are? Rob Knight is a pioneer in studying human microbes, the community of tiny single-cell organisms living inside our bodies that have a huge and largely unexplored role in our health. “The three pounds of microbes that you carry around with you might be more important […]
The Effect of Artificial Sweetneners on Gut Microbiome and Impact on Weight-loss and Weight Management Prepare an investigation into the effect artificial sweeteners have on our gut microbiome and whether artificially sweetened beverages negatively impact on weight management in adults. Examining the types of sweeteners and their metabolic effects on the body.
Description Was there anything in the experimental procedure that may have biased or limited the results? What changes to the methods or analysis could have improved the results and what additional experiments would you have done? Was there any information not provided in the manuscript that you feel would have improved the study? This study […]
