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The Hidden World of Microbiomes with Dr. Amy Proal

The Hidden World of Microbiomes with Dr. Amy Proal

FromFlow Radio


The Hidden World of Microbiomes with Dr. Amy Proal

FromFlow Radio

ratings:
Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Amy Proal is a microbiologist and President/Research Team Coordinator of the non-profit PolyBio Research Foundation. Her work examines the molecular mechanisms by which viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens dysregulate human gene expression, immunity, and metabolism. For PolyBio, Amy conceptualizes and coordinates collaborative projects among research teams studying infection-associated chronic conditions such as ME/CFS, LongCovid, and LongLyme. These projects bridge laboratories by combining the skills and perspectives of pathologists, virologists, immunologists, neuroscientists, and patient advocates. Amy holds a Bachelors of Science in biology from Georgetown University and PhD in microbiology from Murdoch University in Australia.
 
ABOUT THE EPISODE: 
In this episode, you will learn about:
Intro (0:00)
Chronic Infection & Autoimmune Diseases (1:17)
Microbiome In The Peak Performance World (5:34)
Distinction Between Microbiome Genes & Human Genes (10:51)
Impact of Probiotics On Microbiome (12:03)
Impact of Inflammation On Cognitive Function (16:47)
Using Heart Rate Variability to Measure Vagus Nerve Activity (22:17)
Neuroinflammation (23:56)
Approach for Long COVID (30:43)
Fasting & Long COVID (36:20)
Research Genie Question (37:55)
 
RESOURCES
Website: https://polybio.org/
Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/microbeminded2
PolyBio Twitter: https://twitter.com/polybiorf

STEVEN KOTLER is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and Founder and Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.
His books include The Art of Impossible, Stealing Fire, and The Rise of Superman. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, The Harvard Business Review and Forbes.
Released:
Jul 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Flow Research Collective Radio is a podcast dedicated to helping you unlock the upper edge of your potential. Join New York Times bestselling author Steven Kotler and Co-Founders of the Flow Research Collective, Rian Doris and Conor Murphy, as they attempt to decode the science of peak performance and flow with world-leading experts on the topic. Kotler is the author of thirteen bestselling books including Bold, Abundance, Rise of Superman, and Stealing Fire. His work has been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 100 publications, including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Wired and TIME. The Flow Research Collective is focused on researching the neuroscience of flow states and training individuals and organizations to harness the power of flow so they can achieve more, faster. Research partners include institutions like USC, Imperial College London and Stanford University and clients include organizations like Accenture, Google and JP Morgan.