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Bio Background
The effects go both ways, suppressing emotions and life stress lead to less diverse microbiome, hence higher risks of inflammations and diseases.
“Changes in diet as humans moved on from their hunter-gatherer past and then into cities, antibiotic use, more life stresses, and better hygiene are all possible contributors to the loss of human gut microbes”, “Perhaps restorable with probiotics”
Each human has unique composition of microbiome. The right composition of microbes in our body and the surrounding environments can help increase urban happiness.
Exposure to certain microbes, particularly in early life, can enhance resilience to stress later in life; Exposure to a diverse range of microbes in urban environments can help train and regulate the immune system. A well-functioning immune system is crucial for overall health, including mental health.
Inclusive community and access to natural environments in urban settings can benefit human microbiome and tackle health concerns, loneliness, and isolation. Having a diet high in fermented food can also boost immune response by increasing the diversity of gut microbes.
“Changes in diet as humans moved on from their hunter-gatherer past and then into cities, antibiotic use, more life stresses, and better hygiene are all possible contributors to the loss of human gut microbes”, “Perhaps restorable with probiotics”
Experiment
Key components: Isolation of environmental samples on agar plates
Sydney, Australia
Key components: Observation of the shapes and colors of grown microbes
Food fermented through microbial growth have additional nutrients and improved digestibility
Bacteria involved: Bacillius
Natto
(fermented soybeans)
Cocoa powder
/chocalate
Bacteria involved: Penicillium
Blue cheese
(edible mold ripening cheese)
Conclusion:
While the relationship between urban microbes and human emotions is complex, emerging research suggests that microbial diversity in urban environments can have significant implications for mental and physical health. Other strands of those microbial species can be important contributors to the existence of fermented food, which benefit our gut health and general wellbeing.
A Microbiome-Enhanced Future
Design scope
Interactive Scent MAP
SCENT PROFILE
SCENT'S TONE
EMOTIONAL LANDSPACE
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION
LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE
Complementary Scent Device
Filamentous: free microbes
Culture: fixed microbes: free microbes
Initial Drafts
3D Conceptual Model Iterations
