Skip to main content

TED-Ed

Can we domesticate germs? - Paul Ewald

14,072 Views

226 Questions Answered

TED Talk

Let’s Begin…

Evolutionary biologist Paul Ewald drags us into the sewer to discuss germs. Why are some more harmful than others? How could we make the harmful ones benign? Searching for answers, he examines a disgusting, fascinating case: diarrhea.

Watch the video and finish the Think section to complete the lesson.


About TED Talk Lessons

TED Talk Lessons are created by TED-Ed using phenomenal TED Talks. Do you have an idea for a lesson? Create it now using any video from YouTube »

Meet The Creators

Speaker
Paul Ewald

More from Getting Under Our Skin