IN PERSON: Viruses and bacteria and fungi, oh my! This course will teach students about the trillions of microbes sharing our bodies and how they make us who we are. We will cover what they are, how they live, how they interact and how they train and control our immune and inflammation systems. The course will explain how they contribute to or even determine our physical and mental well-being and our personalities. Students will learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy microbiomes and how we can keep them healthy. We will learn how our knowledge of the microbiome is revolutionizing health care and could someday be the secret to the fountain of youth. The content of the course will draw from the latest research but will be designed for a lay audience. Citations and links will be provided for those who wish to delve deeper or explore the more sophisticated science. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 30.
