How Drugs Affect Microbiome, AI and Virus Hunting, and Which Seat on the Plane Makes You Sick

Explore cutting-edge microbiology research in this 39-minute video from the American Society for Microbiology. Discover how non-antibiotic drugs impact gut bacteria, potentially promoting antibiotic resistance. Learn about an AI tool that identified thousands of new viruses in metagenomic data. Examine a groundbreaking experiment that converted E. coli into an archaebacterium, providing insights into the last universal common ancestor. Investigate the transmission of respiratory diseases during air travel, revealing surprising findings about passenger and crew infection risks. Finally, review recent increases in U.S. science funding. Gain a comprehensive understanding of these diverse microbiological topics and their implications for human health, evolution, and scientific progress.

Intro
One-quarter of non-Abx affect gut microbiome members
Artificial intelligence IDs 6000 new viruses
E. coli lipid experiment gives insight to LUCA membrane
Sick travelers less likely to spread disease than sick crew
Congressional budget increases science budgets