gut microbiome
Microbes are organisms too small to be seen without a microscope, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists, and viruses.
What part of the body has microbes?
Everywhere!
What is a pathogen?
A microorganism, virus, toxin, or ionizing radiation that causes disease in a host
When is Big Game this year?
Nov 23rd
What are probiotics?
Probiotics are live microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeast, that help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.
What are prebiotics?
Prebiotics are fibers and other non-digestible compounds that promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
What is dysbiosis?
an imbalance between the types of organism present in a person's natural microflora, especially that of the gut, thought to contribute to a range of conditions of ill health
When was berkeley founded
1868
What do SCFAs stand for?
Short chain fatty acids
How can dysbiosis affect the body?
Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut microbiome, can lead to systemic inflammation, obesity, and insulin resistance.
How is the gut microbiota shaped in early life?
The gut is colonized at birth, influenced by family members, close environment, and factors like vaginal delivery and breastfeeding.
Height of Campanile or Sather Tower
307 ft
What role do short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play in gut health?
SCFAs, produced during the fermentation of fibers, are a crucial energy source for colon cells and support immune function.
What are the 2 consequences of eating poorly?
Prevents you from getting the nutrients you need to stay healthy
2. Can damage and change the composition of your gut microbiome, causing an inability for proper nutrient breakdown.
Which app did Yusuf talk about last class that that describes that ingredients,chemical list in cosmetics and some foods.
Yuka
Which colors are there in the olympic ring?
blue, yellow, black, green, and red
If microbes are everywhere on your body, are pathogens also everywhere on your body?
Pathogens are also often a part of your normal flora, but they’re in the wrong place on or in your body.
There are 5 types of microbes, list at least 4
Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, Protists, and Viruses
Bacteria represent the majority of the microorganisms living in the body. They have about ___x more genes in our microbial genome
100
How many acres is the berkeley campus?
1,232