Microbiome: The Second Human Genome

Overview

The gut microbiome consists of 100 trillion bacteria and has been referred to as the second human genome and the inner bacterial rain forest. Join bestselling author and distinguished educator Dr. Sanjiv Chopra in an exploration of the gut microbiome, including factors influencing its composition and emerging therapies using fecal microbiota transplants.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the gut microbiome
• Discuss the factors that shape the gut microbiome
• Outline the role the gut microbiome plays in many medical conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, liver disease, and cancer