Lesson 5: microbes and the human self
learning outcomes
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
Discuss the function of disgust
Describe how microbes behave differently when they’ve been domesticated
Discuss equilibrium in the microbial world
Discuss how the microbial world challenges our sense of self
Define the gut-brain axis
Discuss the human microbiome as a continuum of nature
additional resources
Additional resources are posted here for your general interest - the following aren’t integral to the learning but may be supportive. They include music, articles, interviews, writing, and primary scientific literature which you may (or may not) find interesting.
recommended viewing
articles and scientific papers
Can microbes manipulate our minds?