This Aesop Fable going to become more popular?

Question

"Belly and the Other Members" by Aesop is helpful in appreciating this new application of research? Nature magazine reports Dec 06 that stomach microbes may "lead to a way of fighting malnutrition" around the world! Jeffrey Gordon, Washington University Genome Sciences says, "For decades, doctors have treated bacteria in a WARLIKE manner, yet most encounters we have with (the unseen world of) microbes are very beneficial."
1st response: This fable has an all-time value: never look down on backstage-lowest level work. People on top have many more supporting people performing menial/humbler tasks. Regarding the beneficial action of bacteria, "stomach microbes" are indispensable, but they can become harmful if they migrate to other organs. For example, there are microorganisms which eat dead cells and renew our skin, but on bed sheets, they can make an asthma situation worse. Connecting this to the fable, just do not underestimate what you think is too small or not visible to the eye.

This "Belly and the Other Members" is a fable, but it is also about realizing benefits of working together...it may be cute enough for someone in entertainment industry to pick up.

Answer 1

Aesop's fables will not become more popular, because none of our children know or care about them. All thanks to our federal government's wonderful educational (and social indoctrination) system. After all, how can lowly Aesop compete with Hollywood glitz and glamor.
As for Dr. Gordon, was he referring to Campylobacter jejuni or Helicobacter pylori. These are pathogenic bacteria and cause severe problems.So it is no wonder that Physicians have treated them aggressively, the real problem lies in the fact that our antibiotics are broad-spectrum and have the terrible side effect of killing off the good/beneficial bacteria as well.
Suggest that Dr. Gordon turn his attention to the Pharmaceutical Companies that produce the antibiotics rather than the physicians who only use the tools that are available to alleviate pain and suffering.
This is a good question for someone to vent their frustrations.
Regarding the point however, I do not feel that anyone should forget all of the task-performers. Only knowledge and humility will keep us remembering this.

Answer 2

This is why, at our house, we use yoghurt or buttermilk if we are taking an antibiotic. Replaicng the good-but-now-dead bacteria.

thanks for the question

Answer 3

are you refering to me?

Answer 4

Dunno, maybe.