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Prof. Tim Spector - The Life-changing Power of Microbes

Live in Conversation with Adam Rutherford

Monday 8th September 2025
Royal Geographical Society, London Royal Geographical Society
London
UK

Doors: 19:00

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The world-leading scientist and bestselling author of Food for Life, Tim Spector joins Adam Rutherford to reveal the rapidly-evolving science of fermented foods and their extraordinary affect upon health.

 

It is time to throw away your vitamin supplements and stock up on sauerkraut?

 

One of our most beloved public scientists, Professor Tim Spector is an expert in genetics and epigenetics, rheumatic diseases, and the microbiome. But when he meets the public, the topic he is asked about more than any other is the science behind fermented foods.

 

Tim and his team work at the cutting-edge of this exciting new branch of the life sciences. Drawing both upon the latest research conducted across the globe and his own experiments, this live, In Conversation event with Adam Rutherford is your chance to cut through the myths and navigate the fascinating world of ferments and bring their benefits into your life.

 

Why do ferments work at all, given that stomach acid destroys the live microbes? Don’t kombuchas rot your teeth and cause acid reflux? Are they not dangerous is you have cancer or autoimmune disease? Is sourdough really better for your health than normal bread, and how can you follow Tim’s lead and make your own kimchi at home?

 

Join us and discover the answer to all these questions and more.


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The world-leading scientist and bestselling author of Food for Life, Tim Spector joins Adam Rutherford to reveal the rapidly-evolving science of fermented foods and their extraordinary affect upon health.

 

It is time to throw away your vitamin supplements and stock up on sauerkraut?

 

One of our most beloved public scientists, Professor Tim Spector is an expert in genetics and epigenetics, rheumatic diseases, and the microbiome. But when he meets the public, the topic he is asked about more than any other is the science behind fermented foods.

 

Tim and his team work at the cutting-edge of this exciting new branch of the life sciences. Drawing both upon the latest research conducted across the globe and his own experiments, this live, In Conversation event with Adam Rutherford is your chance to cut through the myths and navigate the fascinating world of ferments and bring their benefits into your life.

 

Why do ferments work at all, given that stomach acid destroys the live microbes? Don’t kombuchas rot your teeth and cause acid reflux? Are they not dangerous is you have cancer or autoimmune disease? Is sourdough really better for your health than normal bread, and how can you follow Tim’s lead and make your own kimchi at home?

 

Join us and discover the answer to all these questions and more.

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circleDoors: 19:00
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