Podcast

Series 1

An Introduction to the Gut Microbiota

In the first series of the Microbiome Matters podcast, we are joined by Professor Glenn Gibson who discusses what the gut microbiota is, how it changes throughout life, and its roles including its relationship with gut health, immunity, the gut-brain axis and much more. Our podcasters are all experts in their fields and share with us their explanation of how to recognise conditions and their suggestions for management.

Episode 1: What is the gut microbiota?

In episode 1, we are joined by Professor Glenn Gibson, who is a professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Reading and his current research is dominated by gut microbiome interactions and dietary intervention. In this episode, Prof. Gibson shares with us what we know about the community of microbes living inside us and what is considered a ‘healthy’ microbiota.

E2: How does the gut microbiota change during the life course?

In episode 2, we are joined by Professor Glenn Gibson, who is a professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Reading, currently researching gut microbiome interactions and dietary interventions. In this episode, he shares with us how the gut microbiota changes during the life course.

Episode 3: What does the gut microbiota do?

In episode 3, we are joined by Prof. Glenn Gibson, who is a professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Reading, currently researching gut microbiome interactions and dietary interventions. In this episode, Prof. Glenn Gibson shares with us what the microbes within our gut are doing.

Episode 4: What's new in gut microbiota research?

In episode 4, we are joined by Professor Glenn Gibson, who is a professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Reading, currently researching gut microbiome interactions and dietary interventions. In this episode, Prof. Glenn Gibson shares with us some emerging roles of the gut microbiota.