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Microbes and Diet, Digestion, and Disease

Special | 48m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Greg Richards explores the benefits of microorganisms.

Aired 07/23/2013 | Rating TV-G

University Place

Microbes and Diet, Digestion, and Disease

Special | 48m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Greg Richards explores the benefits of microorganisms.

Greg Richards, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, UW-Parkside, discusses the countless ways microbes help us thrive and survive. Beneficial microorganisms ferment foods such as cheese and yogurt, help with the digestive system by synthesizing vitamins and helping with the absorption of nutrients, and aid our immune systems to fight off diseases.

Aired 07/23/2013 | Rating TV-G

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

Microbes and Diet, Digestion, and Disease

Special | 48m 36sVideo has Closed Captions

Greg Richards, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, UW-Parkside, discusses the countless ways microbes help us thrive and survive. Beneficial microorganisms ferment foods such as cheese and yogurt, help with the digestive system by synthesizing vitamins and helping with the absorption of nutrients, and aid our immune systems to fight off diseases.

Aired 07/23/2013 | Rating TV-G

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