Biome Bites Episode 003 - What is the microbiome?

Dr James McIlroy breaks down the terminology and science surrounding the wonderful world of your gut microbiome, including explaining terms like "microbiota" and how your gut interacts with your immune system, and the ongoing research into the role your microorganisms in your gut with health and well-being.

Watch the video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/_g3QGjHLC98

00:00:00 Introduction and welcome
00:00:26 What does the term “microbiome” mean?
00:01:34 Is the microbiome just limited to our guts?
00:02:27 What’s the scale and scope of our gut’s microbiome?
00:03:36 The role of genes in the microbiome and the role they can play in our health
00:04:32 What is the microbiota?
00:05:16 What is the composition of microorganisms in the microbiome?
00:06:46 Tools and techniques for understanding the components of the microbiome are improving
00:08:18 What does the microbiome actually do in terms of health?
00:09:30 How changing the microbiome may positively impact IBS
00:09:53 How might the microbes in the gut communicate with the brain?
00:10:39 Does lack of gut microbiome diversity lead to negative health outcomes?
00:12:07 How can you change your gut microbiome?