My Bacteria | Weekly Update

My Bacteria | Weekly Update

Hosted by: Magnospira

Every week, the "My Bacteria | Weekly Update" podcast brings you a concise, science-backed dive into the world of bacteria, the microbiome, and your health. We combine the latest breakthroughs in microbiology with...

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When stress rules the gut

A delicate network of stress, gut microbiome, and mood—few things influence our well-being as subtly yet powerfully as this. In this episode, we take a closer look at the connection between chronic stress and the gut....
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Movement for gut bacteria: sports and microbiome

Can you imagine that every step you take is not only good for your body, but also for your gut bacteria? That's exactly what happens! This episode is all about the fascinating effects of exercise on your gut...
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Gut-Brain-Axis: How bacteria control our emotions

Our gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that remarkably shape and influence our brain. This episode explores the fascinating connection between the gut microbiome and the architecture of our brain. We dive into...
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Antibiotics – the molecular atomic bombs

Antibiotics are often hailed as miracle cures against infections—but could these broad-spectrum drugs be acting as molecular atomic bombs against our microbiome? Drawing on powerful examples, this episode explores how...
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The vaginal microbiome

Dive into the fascinating world of the vaginal microbiome and discover why maintaining a healthy bacterial balance is crucial for every woman’s well-being. In this episode, you’ll learn which microorganisms shape the...
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The outdated detection method

Imagine you are standing in a huge dark warehouse full of objects, but with a simple flashlight you can only see a tiny section at a time. This is how bacteria are detected using traditional cultivation methods. Most...
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Bacteria are the good ones

Bacteria are with you every step of the way and are key to health, well being, and a more sustainable everyday life. In this episode you enter a world where bacteria are much more than germs. They are valuable...
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Viruses are not our enemies

Viruses are present everywhere and shape life in ways that remained unnoticed for a long time. This episode explores the silent influence of viruses, not as enemies but as driving forces for biological diversity and...
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We Are Bacteria: Rethinking Human Health

Did you know that your body harbors more bacteria than cells? In this episode, we take a fresh look at what really makes us who we are and why our well-being is much more closely linked to microbes than you might...
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