How many microbial cells do you think you have in your body? A million? A billion? Would you guess that you have as many microbial cells in your body as cells that make up your body (which is approximately 30 trillion)? We didn't! On this episode of the Chem Talk Podcast Roxanne and Claris interview Dr. Elizabeth Bess, a professor at UC Irvine who specializes in studying the human microbiome and the chemical reactions that bacteria perform. Dr. Bess talks about how gut bacteria can affect more than just whether or not you digest your lunch, but perhaps even your mood and brain. We hope you enjoy! About us: ChemTalk is a small student-led and ad-free non-profit working to become the top chemistry education platform in the country. Please support us by following our social media channels, sharing our content, and donating if possible. You can access our website at https://chemistrytalk.org for videos, articles, and tutorials on general, organic, and biochemistry. We also have a VERY cool interactive periodi
