NS 110 Excelsior College Human Diseases and The Microbiome Essay

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M7A2: Essay: Human Diseases and the Microbiome

Image of a proteus vulgaris bactieriaProteus vulgaris bacteria, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium is covered in flagella (thread-like projections), which are used for locomotion. These cells are in the final stages of binary fission, a type of asexual reproduction. P. vulgaris forms a natural part of the intestinal flora in animals and humans and is also found in water.

We have heard so many claims being made about how manipulating the human gut microbiome can improve our health, treat disease, etc. It can be overwhelming. In this essay assignment, you will focus on one particular disease or condition, and then examine both the claims and the research that is being done on the gut microbiome and this health concern. This essay will allow you to utilize the analytical thinking tools you have developed first in the Science Tool Kit exercises and then in other assignments in this course.

Completing this activity will assist you in mastering Module Level Outcomes 2 and 3.

First, watch:

  • You will watch portions of Medical Revolution: The Gut Microbiome (Links to an external site.) [Video file, 48:58 minutes]. This video is broken up into multiple segments.  To view the assigned portions please do the following:
    • Go to the EC Library NS110 Research Guide for Human Microbiome Assignment (Links to an external site.)
    • You will be set up for Step #1.  As Step #1 indicates, click and watch the embedded video (Introduction: Medical Revolution: The Gut Microbiome [Video file, 02:34 minutes]).  
    • Then, click on Step #2 on the top left side of the NS110 Research Guide page. You will see a list of diseases/conditions: Obesity, Anti-aging, Diabetes, Cancer, Emotions, Autism and communication, and Mental health.
      • Decide which disease/condition you are most interested in researching.
      • Click on a video(s) within that disease/condition category to view.

Next, read/review:

1. How do scientists think the gut microbiome influences this disease/condition?

2. What kinds of research have been reported so far (e.g., just hypotheses or actual lab experiments using mice/other animals or human subjects)? Describe the research and ideas discussed in the video and your readings.

3. How would you describe the current level of understanding about the gut microbiome and the disease/condition you selected?

4. Are therapies or treatments now being used for patients with this disease/condition? Do you think this a good thing or a bad thing, and why?

5. Did you find any sensationalizing or grandiose claims being made for therapies that use the gut microbiome to treat this disease/condition? Do the claims differ from what you found in the research? Explain any differences you have found.

6. Would you recommend that someone suffering from this disease/condition try the therapies you examined? Why or why not?

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Running head: THE AGING PROCESS

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The Aging Process
The Aging Process
Gut microbiome being an ecosystem of microorganisms, play critical roles in thwarting
some of the chronic diseases and conditions such as obesity, diabetes, aging, and cancer. The
aging condition is inescapable for whatever reason. However, the condition can be managed by
lowering the effects it causes and the speed at which it occurs. The management of the aging
process can be done by the use of anti-aging agents which are produced by some gut
microorganisms. The products of these microorganisms help in reducing the effects of aging.
Scientists believe that the gut microbiome influence the aging process by reducing its
effects and the conditions associated with old age. They see gut microbiota as the remedy to the
aging process owing to the chemicals the microorganisms produce such as equol. Various
experimental researches have been done to justify the use of microorganisms from the gut as a
remedy to the aging process. The experimental researches have been done on both mice and

human beings. Some of the tangible researches that have been done on the same include. A study
done by Matsunaga-a derma...


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