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42: The Answer to Almost Everything
How Important is Our Microbiome?26 min
Available until 17/11/2027
The human body is home to some 30 billion microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae). The composition of this microbiome has a direct impact on us: the more diverse it is, the better our health. However, urbanisation, hygiene regulations and changing diets and lifestyles are leading to a loss of microbial biodiversity. So how can we bring back the microorganisms that have disappeared into modern life? And how important is it to us really?
Director
Frédérique Veith
Country
Germany
Year
2024
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