Name: The gut, the bad, and the parasites
Start: 2018-05-15T
End: 2018-05-15T
Location: Abel Heywood

Are bugs bad for us? Tonight we will find out how microorganisms live in unison with their gut host and what happens when this harmony is disrupted. We will also delve into the world of parasites and how scientists are utilising their manipulative behaviours to unearth new disease therapies.

On you, inside you: the amazing and horrible world of parasites

Prof Sheena Cruickshank (Professor of Public Engagement and Biomedical Sciences)

Parasites are the most common form of cellular life on our planet. Parasites manipulate host immune systems and may even change host behaviour. Find out why they are so successful and how learning about them is unlocking new disease therapies.

Why don't we all have inflammatory bowel disease?

Dr Mark Travis (Senior Lecturer)

Our guts are lined with trillions of microorganisms known as our microbiota. The microbiota is important in keeping us healthy, but can be attacked by the immune system causing debilitating inflammatory bowel disease. But, most people live in harmony with the microbiota… Dr Travis will try and explain why!

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