Unexpected Discovery of Microbiome Inside Our Brains But Why Is It There?

Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about new discoveries about microbes living in our...brain
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#microbes #microbiome #brain

0:00 Who are we? The bacteria inside of us
2:00 Origins of microbiology
2:40 Microbiological biofilm
3:25 Lungs...are there bacteria there?
4:50 Bacterial map
5:20 What about the brain?
6:10 First research on bacteria in the brain
8:00 What's happening here though?
8:35 Recent study on brain bacteria
10:20 Overall conclusions

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Credit:
D. Davis - From: D. Monroe. "Looking for Chinks in the Armor of Bacterial Biofilms". PLoS Biology 5 (11, e307).

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[apieceofstring]

"Mindblowing" is a descriptor I'm uncomfortable associating with anything that lives in my skull.

[SkBettty]

I’m glad I learned it from you that we may all be zombie puppets of bacteria. The kindest voice online.

[kmaximoff]

Bacteria in Antons brain: "Hello Wonderful person!"

[harrjei]

I've got an anecdote. I used to get severe panic attacks with chest problems. It was only when I fed my gut bacteria with loads of yogurt, basically taking probiotics, that I noticed the attacks would subside indefinitely. Chobani yogurt is now a part of my diet. Microbiology was my major so this is all very interesting to me.

[hugh]

Brings new meaning to, "I've got something on my mind."

[fernbedek]

Dentists really need to start be putting in as part of general healthcare...

[shanewallace]

Damn, they've spotted us! Abandon the host bodies!!!

[mrben]

I think the end result of this kind of investigation will be: 1.) The systematic sampling of various bacteria from the bodies of the very long lived, those with greatest cognition in old age, those with the most resilient digestive systems, those with the largest lung capacity, etc etc etc. 2.) These samples will be cultured and refined over decades to create optimal bacteria for every portion of the human body. 3.) Children will have their intestines/mouths/brains/etc inoculated with all the different refined bacteria strains. 4.) Humans will become healthier, longer lived, with greater cognition in old age, with fewer digestive problems and allergies, among many other benefits.

[jedwards]

I think we need to find a way to inform our microbiome that we intend to be cremated after death. That would motivate the bacteria to ensure we don’t die. Immortality achieved!

[brightlight]

I love how all of your recent videos have gone right down the rabbit hole! So many things I may have never heard about otherwise. Thank you kind person! 😊

[Kokally]

We're all amalgamations of our environments. Of society and culture, of our families, of our education and our relationships. Microbiomes are just another amalgamation.

[NitFlickwick]

And now I want a “I am a bacterial generation ship” t-shirt!

[catsdrooltoo]

Thank you for keeping me informed, Anton!

[kirby]

"We are Legion, for we are many"

It is cool to think that we each one an "individual", but yet, we are so many creatures, so many in our bodies coexisting and living, even influencing bodily processes, it boggles my mind, we are one, but many.

[timgrant]

It seems that the more we learn, the more we realize how little we know...

[thehdgaming]

I was scared that the lady was going to eat Anton... 😮😂😂

[rileyhoffman]

I recall reading (somewhere) about a connection between dental plaque buildup and heart disease/attack. Brush and floss those puppies!

[Quidisi]

Years ago I started brushing my teeth within 30 min after every meal, plus when I get up, and right before bed.
So yeah, I brush my teeth anywhere from 4 to 6 times per day. You'll definitely want to switch to the softest bristles you can get.
That said, after 6 years of no dental visits, I finally went. The tooth fairy cleaning lady was shocked - she expected lots of plaque and such, but she said, at most, I had only the equivalent of 6 months. (oh, and of course, I had no cavities)
Also, I've been, waaaay, WAAAAY, less sick since I started brushing so frequently.
I've no plans to change. I highly recommend others give it a try.

[xavierxrc]

This is a really weird one. A healthy individual does not have bacteria or pathogens in their brain. In fact when you get a spinal tap for meningitis the first thing that I look for in the lab is bacterial infections then fungal and viruses. This is different for people that have HIV or dementia as the blood-brain barrier has been compromised.

[greeneyeddevil]

This is a revolution in health care tbh