Research regarding the microbiome has really taken off in the past few years. In fact, I worked with a number of investigators at the Cleveland Clinic, including Dr. Stan Hazen. Recently, the impact of the microbiome has been explored in a vast number of diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Write 3-4 well constructed and researched paragraphs discussing the current state of research regarding the gut microbiome, and its impact on disease. Use the following discussion points to help get started:

• what is the disease being researched?
• How may the microbiome be involved?
• What are some interesting facts about the research you are studying?
• Is there any therapeutic value, or potential in the research?