Learning Objectives

• Define the human microbiome and related terminology
• Describe proposed mechanisms by which the gut microbiome can influence organ function and disease
• Outline relevant potential treatment approaches
• Develop awareness of some of the related research activities at JCU
• Continue developing skills in finding and interpreting scientific and medical literature

Gut Microbiome

• what makes up the gut microbiome?
• why are microbes important?
• what factors influence microbiota across the human lifespan?
• a newborn baby has a […] gut that is colonised by?

Dysbiosis & Definitions

• what is the link between dysbiosis and disease?
• what are probiotics?
• what are prebiotics?
• what are synbiotics?
• what are antibiotics?