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An Introduction to Microbial Diversity and Human Health: The Human Microbiome

I. Outlinea. General Concepts b. Human Microbiotac. Risks and Benefits of Microbiota

II. General Concepts – What is the human microbiome, and what are its roles?

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/19/science/0619-microbiome.html?_r=0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axB_8O4WHYg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWT_BLVOASI

III. Human Microbiota: Location and Shifting Compositiona. Skin

b. Eye

c. Oral and Nasal Cavities

d. Respiratory Tract

e. Stomach

f. Intestines and Probiotics

g. Genitounrinary Tract

IV. Risks and Benefits of Microbiota

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