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Y HealthNourishing Your Microbiome with Zach Aanderud In this insightful episode of Y Health, Dr. Cougar Hall from BYU's Public Health Department is joined by Professor Zach Aanderud from BYU's Plant and Wildlife Science to explore the fascinating world of the human microbiome. They discuss Zach's academic journey, the effects of diet on gut bacteria, and the microbiome's role in digestion, nutrient absorption, mental health, and chronic diseases. The episode emphasizes the importance of dietary diversity, highlighting the benefits of plant-based foods, probiotics, and the adverse effects of antibiotics. Listeners are encouraged to access reliable scientific information, with practical insights on optimizing gut health through food c...2024-10-2240 min
Y Life ScienceWaste to Energy with ExtremophilesMaliea Holden and Kate Scanlan talk with hosts, Austen Lambert and Katy Knight about how to create energy from waste (yes, they work with poop) using extremophiles, or organisms that live in extreme environments. Maliea and Kate work in Dr. Zach Aanderud's lab at Brigham Young University. In this episode they share some stories about field and lab work as well as why they enjoy this research and why they feel it is important.This episode was recorded on June 8, 2022.2022-06-1327 min