Can You Coordinate the Dance of Your Body's 100 Trillion Microorganisms?
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of the human microbiome as astrophysicist-turned-computer programmer Larry Smarr shares his journey of meticulously tracking his bodily inputs and outputs in this eye-opening 16-minute TED talk. Discover how Smarr's detailed self-quantification revealed surprising insights into the complex ecosystem of microorganisms living within us and learn about the potential implications for personal health and medical science.
Syllabus
Can you coordinate the dance of your body's 100 trillion microorganisms?
Taught by
TEDMED
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