This course covers the extensive impact of non-antibiotic drugs on the human gut microbiome, the use of artificial intelligence in identifying new viruses, and an experiment converting Escherichia coli into an archaebacterium. It also discusses the behaviors, movements, and transmission of droplet-mediated respiratory diseases during transcontinental airline flights. The course aims to teach learners about the relationship between drugs and the microbiome, the application of AI in virus hunting, and the implications of altering bacterial membranes. The teaching method includes discussing research papers and news articles related to the topics. This course is intended for individuals interested in microbiology, virology, artificial intelligence, and public health.
How Drugs Affect Microbiome, AI and Virus Hunting, and Which Seat on the Plane Makes You Sick
American Society for Microbiology via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
One-quarter of non-Abx affect gut microbiome members
Artificial intelligence IDs 6000 new viruses
E. coli lipid experiment gives insight to LUCA membrane
Sick travelers less likely to spread disease than sick crew
Congressional budget increases science budgets
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
