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| − | * http://www.microwarriorsmovie.com/index.html Microwarriors: The Power of Probiotics - movie trailer] | + | * [http://www.hmpdacc.org/ The NIH Human Microbiome Project] |
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* [http://www.oragenics.com/?q=cavity-prevention Oragenics SMaRT Replacement Therapy] | * [http://www.oragenics.com/?q=cavity-prevention Oragenics SMaRT Replacement Therapy] | ||
* [http://www.USProbiotics.org USProbiotics.org] | * [http://www.USProbiotics.org USProbiotics.org] | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 29 September 2013
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We will concentrate on discussing two examples where probiotic microbes could be used to modify the normal human microbiome, to "cure" cavities and obesity.
Required Reading
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- Jonathan Eisen TED Talk - "Meet your mIcrobes" (15 min).
Introduction to the microbiome - Zimmer, C. Tending the Body’s Microbial Garden. New York Times June 18, 2012.
Overview of microbiome projects
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Review paper describing the initial development of a probiotic bacteria to prevent cavities. - Greenwood, V. You Are Your Bacteria: How the Gut Microbiome Influences Health. TIME.com Aug. 29, 2013
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New and Views describing two studies of the relationship between obesity and the gut microbiota.
