CONSEQUENCES TO MICROBIAL DIVERSITY
With the declaration of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Australians implemented major restrictions to reduce the respiratory droplet and aerosol contact1 transmission of the novel severe-acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The pandemic prompted public health messaging advising Australians to minimise physical contact, maintain 1.5 metres distance from others, wear a face mask2 and wash and sanitise hands regularly,3 particularly after contact with others. As a predominantly respiratory infection, COVID-19 binds with alveolar and small intestinal epithelial angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors, drawing attention to the gut and respiratory microbiome.4
Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulseiwicz shares how to create and maintain a healthy and balanced gut microbiome.
Dr. Emeran Mayer, gastroenterologist and gut-brain expert, takes us through the impact of modern day life on the gut microbiome.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulseiwicz shares how to create and maintain a healthy and balanced gut microbiome.
Dr. Emeran Mayer, gastroenterologist and gut-brain expert, takes us through the impact of modern day life on the gut microbiome.
Dr Van Den Bogaerde shares the current scientific opinion on gut microbial diversity and he discusses his excitement about the research exploring faecal microbial transplants
The intestinal microbiome is a complex signalling hub that incorporates environmental factors, such as diet, stress and xenobiotics, with genetics and immune signals to influence host immunity and response to infection.[1-3] Within the last decade, we have begun to understand the importance of this interdependent bilateral interaction between the host and its microbiota and how its mutually beneficial balance is crucial in host defence and immune health.[1]
In this podcast, with the help of Dr Jessica Younes we explore the complexities and the outside influences of the vaginal microbiota.