Description
From the commonly accepted to completely bizarre, Microbial Myths puts urban legends, superstitions and home remedies to the test—using science to determine fact or fiction!
Speakers: Ashley Hagen, M.S. and Michael Schmidt, Ph.D.
Myths:
0:44 Your phone is dirtier than a toilet seat
2:32 AI-generated medical advice is as reliable
5:05 Avian Influenza (H5N1) only poses a threat through direct bird-to-human contact.
6:08 Canine Coronavirus, Parvovirus and Influenza D are "animal-only" diseases with no human risk.
7:17 Leprosy is back?
8:34 Colonization always precedes disease
9:16 Antibiotic resistance always comes with a fitness cost
10:20 Microbial activity in thawing permafrost is "dormant" and won't impact climate speed.
10:59 All "green" solutions, like natural gas, are microbial-friendly and carbon-neutral.
11:19 Water microbiome monitoring is only necessary for municipal drinking water.
11:48 Increased microbial diversity in the gut always equals better health.
12:37 The Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio predicts metabolic disease
13:22 Dysbiosis is a clearly defined, measurable state
14:14 Medieval reports of “bleeding bread” were miraculous/Food that turns red or “bleeds” is a supernatural sign.
14:57 Applying moldy bread to wounds is a reliable way to treat infection.
15:54 You can cut mold off your food
16:17 A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a humans and letting animals lick wounds speeds healing.
17:07 Removing a tick fast enough means you won't get sick
18:40 Mosquitos prefer sweet blood.
20:13 Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are universally beneficial
20:34 Only “dirty” water breeds malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
21:08 Hot water kills as many microbes as washing hands.
21:54 Urine can disinfect wounds and fight infection.
22:19 Sweeping or vacuuming rodent droppings is a safe way to clean.
22:50 A heart attack is an entirely physiological event that does not involve microbes.
This video is for informational and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a physician or qualified health provider with questions about any medical condition.
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