(PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS: IMMUNE SYSTEM PART 3 / HOW THE MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS) THESE ARE THE SLIDES TO THE VIDEOS AND THE NOTES The gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of microorganisms in the digestive tract, significantly influences inflammation throughout the body. A balanced microbiome can help regulate immune responses and reduce inflammation, while dysbiosis (an imbalance in the microbiome) can promote inflammatory conditions. The microbiome and inflam
PART OF THE CYCLE OF ILLNESS SERIES - IMMUNE SYSTEM PT3- HOW MICROBIOME AFFECTS OTHER SYSTEMS THESE ARE THE SLIDES IN THE VIDEOS. The microbiome and mast cells have a complex, bidirectional relationship, particularly in the gut and skin. Mast cells, immune cells involved in inflammation and allergy, interact with the microbiome through pattern recognition receptors like TLRs, influencing both immune responses and the composition of the microbiota. This interaction is crucial