Termites Digest Wood Thanks To Microbes | I Contain Multitudes

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  • @pbsvoices
    @pbsvoices 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Can't wait to see more!

  • @besmart
    @besmart 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great first video from what's sure to be a great series (from what I know is a great book)!

  • @daisyakabilliefan9928
    @daisyakabilliefan9928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    who’s here because of online schooling! and because your teacher asked you to watch this TH-cam video?

    • @or8691
      @or8691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me lol

  • @Meyaran
    @Meyaran 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I literally read about this in your book last night, how much of an amazing coincidence is that?
    Btw, I'm loving the book so much! It is super interesting and easy for people without much background in the area to understand. As a microbiologist in training I really do appreciate it, and I'm recomending it to the people close to me in hopes to get them as exited as I am about the subject. The videos will help for sure, great work and thank you! :)

  • @Socratica
    @Socratica 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thrilled to see these videos from one of our scicomm heroes!

  • @frasercain
    @frasercain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool Ed, nice work!

  • @elizagilliam1339
    @elizagilliam1339 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've shared the video! Very excited for the series!

  • @MrScooterprince
    @MrScooterprince 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it possible to transfer the microbes from a termite gut to another animal's gut and give them the ability to add wood to their diet?

  • @johnsonsoon8036
    @johnsonsoon8036 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought the book before I knew about this channel. Great work and keep it up!

  • @zulfafatmawati1988
    @zulfafatmawati1988 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi! it's beautiful animation to explain termite gut microbiome. very excited to waiting biochemistry process too

  • @Laufered
    @Laufered 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm glad to have stumbled upon your videos😆

  • @veronikab.3902
    @veronikab.3902 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! So do this protists produce enzymes to digest wood or do they themseves have other bacterias inside that can do that? Thank you!

    • @ryangee890
      @ryangee890 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Both. The termites ferment the wood and turn it into energy. When the wood is damp or old.

  • @abidixon6948
    @abidixon6948 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a question!
    Is it possible for multiple species of microorganisms to reproduce with eachother, creating hybrid species?
    If so, what are examples of micros who have originated from cross-reproduction of species?
    Thanks, hope this gets answered!

  • @marnelmouton9036
    @marnelmouton9036 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning videos!

  • @SentryFather
    @SentryFather ปีที่แล้ว

    This is how learning becomes fun right people?

  • @Azmodaeus49
    @Azmodaeus49 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to know more or if you can upload a video about the human microbiome. Thanks in advance.

  • @AaronCorcoran1
    @AaronCorcoran1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! More generally is there a relationship between degree of sociality and complexity of the microbiome?

  • @cinamincinamin
    @cinamincinamin 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What's the soundtrack?

  • @themotivator2587
    @themotivator2587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do humans contain microbes that can digest wood? Or could we obtain them by eating termites? I'm curious because I learned that some processed foods, such as some breads, contain sawdust (listed on the nutrition label as "cellulise fiber"). So I'd like to know if this provides any actual benefit to humans or their microbes, if it just passes through inertly, or if it might actually cause harm in some way.

  • @maggiemccormick8954
    @maggiemccormick8954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could humans eventually evolve to have that type of microbe?

  • @allen3784
    @allen3784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m going to start licking termite butts so I can digest wood! Also can this be applied to humans?

  • @jaedenvanderberg3890
    @jaedenvanderberg3890 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does our micro biome affect our mood?

  • @ryanzer0170
    @ryanzer0170 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does she know it's tasty? Did she try it? Lmfao

  • @jimisru
    @jimisru 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You absolutely must stop chewing food on your videos. Misophonia is a thing. I loved your book. I want to watch your videos. but please make it stop!

  • @jasb2835
    @jasb2835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If it didnt dive so far into the assumptions of evolution which are not science, science is verifiable and repeatable, it could be a usable video.