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What Inspired Professor Sheena Cruikshank to Study Immunology · Pint of Science

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Subscribe : Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | Apple Episode 7 – Professor Sheena Cruickshank How do we manage to remain in good health (at least most of the time) in a world full of microorganisms that think our bodies are the equivalent of Magaluf? Does ‘imposter syndrome’ ever go away? And just what the heck is the microbiome!? All of these questions and…

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  1. How Does the Immune System Work at 3:22

    Your body is evolved to deal with different germs, and the immune system is like the peacekeeper of the body because it filters which germs are good and which… Full answer

  2. Why Do We Get Allergies at 5:42

    Allergies are formed when our bodies are reacting to something harmless that we should ignore. Full answer

  3. What Is the Old Friends Hypothesis at 10:22

    It is the types of infections we are exposed to, or the microbes that inhabit us, that have changed, and they are important for educating our immune system… Full answer

  4. Why Do We Make Ourselves Sick at 15:01

    It’s due to the balance and diversity of the microbial community. It's the distinctions that our immune system recognizes as a benefit or threat. Full answer

  5. Is the Five Second Rule Real Is the Food Okay to Eat at 15:52

    We’re constantly transferring bacteria between us. Yes, when you drop something, it will pick up bacteria. The question is whether it is harmful. Full answer

  6. Clean vs. Dirty Toilet Seat, Which Is Less Harmful to You at 19:40

    Surprisingly, the clean seat may have more fecal matter on it than a dirty one. Full answer

  7. How Is Your Microbiome Affected by Your Type of Birth at 24:39

    During a Cesarean birth, you are more likely to have skin type microbes colonizing you. Full answer

  8. Which Diseases Does Sheena Cruickshank Tie to Gut Microbes? at 28:19

    On Pint of Science, Professor Sheena Cruickshank says changes in the microbiome have been linked to obesity, allergy, autoimmune disease, depression, and… Full answer

  9. What Inspired Professor Sheena Cruikshank to Study Immunology at 34:33

    Her older brother was fascinated by zoology, which inspired her. Later, he was diagnosed with cancer and passed away. Full answer

  10. What Is Toxoplasmia at 49:30

    It is a common parasitic infection that most of us have and will have for the rest of our lives. It can affect any mammal. Full answer

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