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202285 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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The Invisible Extinction

202285 minPGdocumentary

4.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A significant decline in healthy bacteria in the human microbiome threatens global health, according to researchers Dr. Martin Blaser and Dr. Ruth Ley.

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A significant decline in healthy bacteria in the human microbiome threatens global health, according to researchers Dr. Martin Blaser and Dr. Ruth Ley.

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Dr. Martin Blaser and Dr. Ruth Ley, microbiome researchers, discuss the decline of healthy bacteria in the human microbiome. "The Invisible Extinction" presents the connection between these microorganisms and human health. The film outlines the potential health crisis caused by the loss of beneficial bacteria. It calls for greater awareness and action to protect these vital microorganisms. The documentary runs for 85 minutes and was directed by Sarah Schenck in 2022.

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