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The evening gives a glimpse into the importance of microbes in human health and how they can make and break us. The three speakers take different looks at what they do for humans every day and what the future holds for us.
PLEASE NOTE: this event takes place on the first floor and is not accessible for those with impaired mobility.
PLEASE NOTE: this event takes place on the first floor and is not accessible for those with impaired mobility.
How Microbes in Our Gut Might Age Us: Learning from Worms
Our guts are full of bacteria and other microbes. They help us out in many ways, but maybe a consequence of all this activity is to make us age faster. I will discuss evidence from studying tiny nematode worms that bacteria that are friendly might have long term consequences for our health.
Antibiotic resistance and tackling the rise of the superbug
Taking a look at how we can use Bacteria's natural predators, the virus or phage, to combat antibiotic resistance.
From Biofilm to Gum Disease, Leaders of Plaque
Your mouth contains 100-300 different bacteria. They build surfaces on teeth and form communities which are called plaques. Dedicated brushing and flossing may not get rid of these microbes which can cause oral health problems. My research looks at treating gum disease caused by plaque under the gum using a marine bacterium's enzyme.
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