DIS Gut Reaction students

Gut Reaction Class

Science EN ↓ 6 episodes

This podcast is made up of episodes recorded by University students attending the Gut Reaction course at DIS Copenhagen (Study Abroad in Scandinavia). We focus on the gut microbiome and its interactions with the different organs and systems. Each semester starts with reflecting on us and them (our microbes), and the concept that we contain multitudes. Next, we explore individual pieces of the puzzle, and put them together to see the big picture. Concepts of ecology, biology, physiology, and genetics help glue everything together. To a lesser extent, we also look at other microbiomes. We like...

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Episodes

Bacteria weekly: microbial diversity 28.04.2026 19:17

In this episode of bacteria weekly, hosts Hope, Audrey, Mary and Jude discuss microbial diversity.

Gut 101: microbial ecology 28.04.2026 9:11

In this episode of Gut 101, Ella, Veronica, Amanda and Christiana discuss and define key terms in ecology relevant for microbes and microbial communities.

Gut microbiome and the immune system 28.04.2026 10:22

In this episode, Mackenzie, Lily, Meredith, Michael and Patricia give you a crash course on the aspects of immunology that are important for understanding the interactions between the immune system and the gut microbiome.

Gut feeling - an introduction to the gut microbiome 28.04.2026 5:51

In this episode, host Athena interviews 3 guest scientists: Paloma, a microbiome ecologist, Cara, nutrition and gut health expert, and Liv, clinical microbiologist.

Gut talk: bacterial cell biology 28.04.2026 6:44

In this episode, Nethmi and Ailey interview 2 tiny guests: Helga and Pilory P., 2 members of the species Helicobacter pylori.

Gut-brain-microbiome axis 28.04.2026 11:30

In this episode of gut feelings, Belgin, Drew, Makenna and Max explore the key elements concepts of the gut-brain-microbiome axis.