The gut microbiome plays a vital role in metabolism, physiology, nutrition and immune response. In this breakthrough study, scientists at EMBL screened the effects of 1,200 marketed drugs on the growth of 38 representative bacterial strains found in the human gut.
This e-learning video showcases the story, methodology and findings from this study, published in Nature on the 19th March 2018.
Target audience
This video is aimed at people interested in the cutting edge research that is taking place at EMBL and scientists who want to learn more about performing high-throughput screens. An undergraduate level of understanding in biology would be an advantage.
Learning objectives
• Describe what the microbiome is and why it is important
• Outline the challenges of performing a high-throughput screen under anaerobic conditions
• Evaluate the risks and opportunities highlighted in this study
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Watched the video? Then have a go at our short quiz and interactive exercises.
Publication
Extensive impact of non-antibiotic drugs on human gut bacteria. Maier L., et al. (2018). Nature. doi:10.1038/nature25979
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Project team
Executive producer, project manager and animation: Richard Grandison
Main study authors: Lisa Maier, Michael Kühn, Mihaela Pruteanu
Graphic design: Daniel Krüger
Scientific oversight: Georg Zeller, Kiran Patil, Nassos Typas, Peer Bork
Video producer and motion graphics: Claudiu Grozea
Press officer: Iris Kruijen