What If All the Microbes Disappeared

The video explores the role of microbes in mass extinctions and their essential functions in ecosystems and human health. It discusses a hypothetical scenario where all microbes vanish, examining the potential impacts on the environment and human physiology. The video also speculates on the future of life and evolution without microbes, highlighting the interconnectedness of microbial processes and the challenges of a microbe-free world.

What challenges would arise from a world without microbes?

How might the absence of microbes affect the Earth's ecosystems?

What is the significance of the Earth microbiome in understanding our environment?