Rob Knight: How Our Microbes Make Us Who We Are

Our excrement is probably the most taboo thing in our society.  Yet for some reason it's importance is repeatedly brought up.  The development of public health is probably most rooted in the ability to manage waste.  And who doesn't laugh at a fart joke? It tuns out that the microbes of our gut may in fact be more important to our health and wellbeing then we ever imagined.  Take 17 minutes to learn in this entertaining Talk about how our gut bacteria are precursors for disease, health, and even our mental health. 

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