The book Sourdough was inspired by my experiences in the Bay Area, where I became more involved in the food world and discovered many stories and mysteries within it.

In Sourdough, the story revolves around a sourdough starter with strange properties, and I wanted to include the music described in the book in the audiobook to enhance the experience.

The book "The Good Gut" was written to share insights on gut health and microbiome research with a broader audience.

I'm currently researching how ocean and soil microbiomes affect global health, particularly how microbes in the ocean contribute to oxygen production and carbon dioxide sequestration.

Our flagship study, funded by philanthropy, aimed to understand how a high fiber diet versus a diet rich in live microbes affects the microbiome and immune system.

Audiobook producers are demanding unique content, not just a recitation of the printed book, which led me to explore creative ways to enhance the audiobook experience for my novel, Sourdough.

Microbes can reflect our health status and actively affect our health, as shown in studies by Jeff Gordon's group at Washington University.

In a study on bread consumption, increasing the amount of bread in participants' diets did not lead to significant changes in their microbiomes, indicating that individual microbiome composition plays a crucial role in dietary effects.

Microbiota are not only present in the gut but also in the mouth, nose, and skin, and they play a crucial role in our overall health by forming a dense and complex ecosystem that interacts with our body.