Wow, it’s been one year since I started the Joyful Microbe blog. I’m amazed! And you know what? This has been one of my …
Resources On How To Improve Your Science Communication Skills
So, you are a busy scientist, but you love sharing your work. You may have realized that you could stand to improve your …
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Fermented Foods Part 5b: The Many Uses of Kombucha Scoby Cellulose
Wood, cotton, paper, and kombucha scobys. What do these have in common? They all contain cellulose. And cellulose is …
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Fermented Foods Part 5a: A Fermented Foods Company Fighting Food Waste
Have you ever been to the farmers market and seen those veggies that are slightly misshapen? Maybe you thought, whoa, …
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Fermented Foods Part 4: Incorporating Food Fermentations Into Microbiology Courses
Fermented foods are fun to make at home, as previously discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of the Fermented Foods Series. So, …
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How Fungi Can Transform Waste Into Useful Materials
Mushrooms. First thought. Go! Okay, now fungus. Go! What did you think of first? Food? Mushrooms in your yard? …
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Discovery Of Antibiotics From Marine Microbes [Interview with Katherine Duncan]
Imagine a world where common infections become deadly once again. This isn't science fiction; it's a looming threat due …
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Exploring State Microbes and Their Educational Impact
Have you ever wondered if your state has its own official microbe? It might sound peculiar, but just like state flowers …
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Can fermented foods improve our health?
We've all heard about the amazing health benefits of fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha. But is there …
Not All Microbes Are Germs
Have you ever reached for hand sanitizer after shaking someone's hand, picturing a microscopic war against unseen …
