Sam

[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

MNPs or marine natural products are a group of compounds produced from marine organisms or their symbionts. Some have been found to have anti-diabetic potential, and anti-tumerogenic and anti-fungal properties. There are many more to be discovered! #CSUBmicrobiome

[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

A developing movement of biology is synthetic biology, in which microbes are genetically modified (but not truly "synthetic") to detect problems in the body. They may also be trained to eliminate cancer cells or convert toxins into medicines! #CSUBmicrobiome

[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

It is quite fascinating that ecology has a strong influence on recent horizontal gene transfer in the human microbiome. This recent HGT can be a source of clinical antibiotic resistance, such as with bacteria associated with livestock.
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[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

I was a vegetarian for 4 years.When I stopped being a vegetarian, I did not notice any significant changes with my body or mind. Perhaps this is because our microbiomes make us flexible eaters. My quick adapting microbiome helped me transition diets. #CSUBmicrobiome

[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

I thought it interesting that a study found that women had a significantly more diverse array of microbes on their hands than men. This diversity can be linked to a less acidic skin surface and make - up usage. #CSUBmicrobiome

[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

The relationship between coral and microbes are another great example of how microbes are not good or bad. It depends on the time, place, and conditions. Too much DOC from algae is great for opportunistic microbes, but not great for coral. #CSUBmicrobiome

[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

Babies cannot digest them, but HMOs (in human breast milk) provide defense. HMOs, serving as decoys of glycans, can prevent certain pathogens, such as Salmonella, Listeria, maybe even HIV, from infecting a baby's gut. Amazing! #CSUBmicrobiome

[Sam @Sam6_62607004]

Our gut microbes are beneficial to us. They play important roles in our gut, of course, but also our immune system and nervous system. However, I can’t wait to learn about these “terms and conditions” that our symbiotic partners have. #CSUBmicrobiome #IContainMultitudes