Raising the Bar: Gut Bugs Gone Bad

Raising the Bar is back for a third round. The University of Auckland is proud to once again host this unique event in which our academics give free public lectures in pubs and bars.

Join Wayne Cutfield for Gut Bugs Gone Bad.

Who made the call to eat a second scone at the coffee shop? You or your gut bugs?

These tiny but influential bacteria that live in our bodies are called gut microbiome – and they may be manipulating more aspects of your life than you realise.

Studies show that our gut bugs influence not only our health, but also our mental wellbeing, behaviour and appetite.

Dementia, anxiety, autism, liver disease and a host of other issues can be linked to our gut bugs. So how can we fix gut bugs gone bad?

The solution probably isn’t what you’d expect. Brace yourself, because one of the most exciting new frontiers of medical research will unveil itself in this remarkable talk.

Registrations essential.