We are never alone. We can always count on the company of trillions of microorganisms that live in our gut and are known as gut flora or the gut microbiome. These tiny companions help us digest our food, strengthen our immune system, and protect us from disease.
But our gut flora can also make us sick. How does this happen, and how can we prevent it?
The types of food we eat influence the composition of our gut flora. Some diets can even promote the growth of harmful gut microbes, which can then cause or exacerbate a range of diseases, including metabolic disorders, cancer, and many others. A better understanding of our gut flora is crucial for maintaining good health.
At the station, we’ll show you how we combine traditional biological methods with computer analyses to study and better understand the effects of diet on our gut microbiome. Learn how this research can help us in the fight against colorectal cancer and metabolic diseases.
