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Microbiome of the Built Environment

Offered By: Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM) via YouTube

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Environmental Health Courses Immune System Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of microbiomes in built environments through this illuminating 37-minute lecture by Jack Gilbert from the University of California, San Diego. Delve into the complex interactions between microorganisms, human immune systems, and the spaces we inhabit. Discover how bacterial diversity, metabolites, and antibacterial compounds shape our surroundings. Learn about the impact of sterilization in hospitals, the role of dogs in microbial transfer, and the implications for space travel. Examine groundbreaking studies on microbial forensics, including research on Air Force cadets and comparisons between Amish and Hutterite communities. Gain insights into the profound connections between our environment, gut health, and overall well-being in this comprehensive exploration of the microbiome in built environments.

Syllabus

Intro
What is the built environment
What is the microbiome
The immune system
Interaction with the built environment
metabolites
the microbial world
bacterial diversity
antibacterial compounds
ecocorrelation relationships
the hospital
sterilization
postopening
movement of microbial particles
Dynamic interaction phased out
Dogs and microbial transfer
Dogs in space
Microbiome exchange
The study
microbial forensics
Air Force cadets
What does this mean
Environment
Amish Hutterites
neutrophils
dust
gut


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Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

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