Writing Exercise #1


I feel like there are many known and not known non-infectious diseases that are influenced by microorganisms. Unfortunately, I am not very familiar with the known diseases, but I will do my best to name some non-infectious diseases I believe are influenced by microorganisms. For instance, I believe there is an association between diabetes and gut microbiome. Additionally, I believe there are some cancers, brain, and immune diseases that are influenced by microbes. All in all, there is a very broad spectrum of diseases that are influenced by microorganisms. While I do not know the specifics behind these relationships and interactions, I do believe that understanding our co-inhabitants within our body can lead to a better understanding of these diseases, possibly leading to better symptomatic treatments or even cures!

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