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After several family members developed Alzheimer's disease, Julia Ravey decided to become a neuroscientist and find the cure. Following recent research that suggests a link between the stomach, the brain and mental health, she meets the scientists harnessing the power of what is called "The Microbiome". Julia travels to Australia, where she meets Dr. Barry Marshall, a Nobel-prize winner who infected himself with H. pylori to prove that bacteria could cause ulcers, leading to a breakthrough in the stomach cancer treatment. However, bacteria are not all bad – in the Netherlands, she visits the Micropia Museum, learning that microbes can also be essential to our way of life. Understanding the microbiome as a kind of ecosystem that is part of the human body, scientists are attempting to increase the presence of microbes across the body by intentionally infecting people with more infectious agents. As microbiologists from Rutgers University explain to Julia, increasing microbial diversity in the body boosts its immunity, and helps people fight disease from the inside out. The next stop is UC San Diego, home to The American

When Bill Babbitt finds out what his brother has done he agonizes over his decision - should he call the police? This award winning documentary is a richly animated personal narritive that tells the story of Bill’s choice to stand by his brother Manny, a troubled and misunderstood man who found himself on the nexus of some of the most pressing social issues of our day - veterans’ care, mental health access and criminal justice "Last Day of Freedom" recently won the IDA Award for Best Short Documentary. The doducmentary was Oscar nominated in 2016 and for the Academy Award® for "Best Short Documentary" Dee Hibbert-Jones and Nomi Talisman have taken a rather different and special approach with this film, which was created from over 32,000 hand-drawn images and has garned international film attention. It has been awarded numerous times since its premiere at Fill Frame Film Festival in April 2015 where it won Best Short Documentary. Don’t miss the "Making of" starting at 31:48 with an interview of the filmmakers © 2015, Licensed by SND Films

Discover the secrets behind the Colosseum's epic restoration and the ingenious Roman engineering that keeps this ancient wonder standing after 2,000 years. Take a behind-the-scenes journey through the meticulous process of restoring the Colosseum, Rome's iconic amphitheater. This video reveals how expert conservators and modern industrialists are working together to clean centuries of grime, repair fractures, and ensure the Colosseum remains waterproof and structurally sound. You'll learn how travertine stone, marble powder stucco, and innovative monitoring systems are being used to preserve the monument's legacy for future generations. Explore the fascinating history of the Colosseum's construction, from Emperor Vespasian's vision to the advanced Roman techniques that allowed this massive arena to rise in just ten years. We delve into the practical engineering marvels - like the use of arches, Roman concrete, and elliptical foundations - and uncover how construction was divided among competing companies, resulting in visible joints and unique design quirks. The video also addresses the challenges posed by earthquakes, pollution, and even the vibrations from nearby metro lines, along with the ongoing debate over public-private partnerships funding the

Headlines about the Zika disease able to destroy the babies’ brains in the womb have shocked the world. Beyond the fear and awe-inspiring pandemic disease this film reveals the origins of this seemingly harmless disease secretly spread across half the world undetected for decades until it exploded in a deadly epidemic. Could it mutate and affect adults with more severe effects and could it cause delayed damages to children’s health for those born with the disease? The Medical world is engaged in a race against time to try and answer these questions. ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 01:12 - The discovery of a strange epidemy in Brasil: Zika ▷ 05:00 - A disease that destroys the brains of fetuses in utero ▷ 10:00 - Mosquito analysis to understand pathogen contagion ▷ 13:00 - The rubber, a material that allowed the virus to develop ▷ 20:39 - Trackdown Zika, a race against time to prevent a deadliest epidemic ▷ 30:00 - Scietists found how Zika causes ▷ 36:00 - The propagation of Zika: fear of an epidemy in Africa

Jump into the heart of Medieval York through groundbreaking bioarchaeology discoveries. Uncover secrets of ancient diseases and how paleopathology studies unravel the lives and struggles of the past. A journey through infectious diseases history awaits. ------- Journey through history with experts as they unearth medieval secrets in battlegrounds across the UK, France, Portugal, and Finland. Challenging accepted theories, they paint a vivid picture of the past, offering unique insights into the lives of the long-dead. Join us on this captivating quest for answers! ------- Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our the original video platform channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Our channel provides a captivating insight into the past, exploring fascinating historical events and stories from around the world. Whether you're interested in world war documentaries, the history of the world, or true historical documentary series, we have something for everyone. Our history channel features a range of documentaries, including military documentary

It was called the Black Death, a disease that started in the 14th century, and swept across Europe wiping out half the population, one of the most lethal killers in human history. But the cause of the Black Death has eluded scientists. Now, Evolutionary biologist Hendrik Poinar embarks on an epic journey to solve the 600-year old mystery and change the way we fight infectious diseases today.