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The Ultimate Hitchhikers
Sunday, May 3
Did you know that not all bacteria are bad and that our health depends on having the right balance of these microorganisms within our bodies? Having too much Helicobacter pylori, for instance, can lead to stomach cancer, while having too little can cause chronic heartburn. Dr. David Schauer discusses how our personal microbes affect — for good or bad — our immunity, our metabolism, and our behavior; and what we learn about our evolutionary past (and present) by studying them.
Teachers are also invited to attend the Forces That Change Us luncheon and workshop. Choose "related offerings" at the right to find out more and apply.
Supported by Genzyme Corporation, the Forces That Change Us programs focus on the intimate relationship between our bodies and the environments around us and within us.
| Format | Lecture |
| Grades | n/a – n/a |
| Author | n/a |
| Speaker(s) | David B. Schauer, PhD, professor of biological engineering and comparative medicine, Department of Biological Engineering, MIT |
| Location | Cahners Theater — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | n/a |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Reservation | n/a |
| Fee | Free with Exhibit Halls admission |
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May 3, 2009: 1:00 pm
