Excited by the rapid advances in the field of microbiology, Brian Beck nonetheless advises that we mix caution with our curiosity as we consider emerging products and services related to our human microbiome. Brian Beck is the Vice President of Research and Development for Microbiologics and has led the organization's molecular products and services division since 2013. Brian earned his Ph.D. in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed research appointments at the University of Minnesota and the University of Michigan. He is fascinated by the translation of scientific knowledge into applications that improve and environment and our lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx