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In conversation with Tim Spector

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This week Patrick is joined by Tim Spector, professor of Genetic Epidemiology, author, and co-founder of personalised microbiome and nutrition analysis company ZOE. They discuss the microbiome of the human gut and its similarities to the microbiome of soil, exploring how farmers might influence the diversity of several microbiomes through their practices, and how legislation might be altered to support microbial diversity. See more of Tim Spector's work via Twitter, his website and his books Listen to Tim speak on the BBC Food Programme More Sustainable Food Trust Podcasts Support the Sustainable Food Trust Follow Sustainable Food Trust on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn

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