Wednesday, November 4, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
This event will take place virtually via Zoom. To join, click this link at 5 pm on November 4, or sign in to Zoom and enter Meeting ID 925 7032 2113, passcode “Library”.
For additional assistance, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146 or email ron.solorzano@ventura.org
Recently there has been an explosion of research into the possibility that intestinal microbes (part of our microbiome) can exert important influences on the brain and other organs. Dr. Vander will describe some of the key experiments and conclusions involving these effects on specific diseases, including obesity, autism, and Parkinson’s Disease. He will also discuss what determines the composition of the intestinal microbiome, as well as the mechanisms by which it can alter the function of far-removed organs.