Unlocking the Mysteries of Your Gut

Our gut microbiome consists of trillions of microbiota and is a critical health determinant, affecting your immune system, mood, energy level, and much more. As a scientific field, microbiome research is new to the scene, but the intricate relationship between our gut and our overall health is clear – and getting clearer. In April, Netflix started streaming "Hack Your Health," an informative documentary about the gut microbiome, gut health, and the science of eating.

In this collaborative event between Town Hall Seattle and the Institute for Systems Biology, the documentary's director Anjali Nayar sat down with gut microbiome specialist Dr. Sean Gibbons, ISB Associate Professor and a scientific advisor on the film, to discuss the project, interesting developments in microbiome research, and much more. The conversation as moderated by ISB President Dr. Jim Heath.