What if doctors could use microbes to treat infections? It might seem counterintuitive at first because, well, aren’t …
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How The Bacteria In Our Mouths Cause Tooth Decay (And How to Prevent It)
This blog post was originally published on September 20, 2019 and updated to include a newly-recorded podcast episode on …
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What microbiologists do in their jobs: Shelli Nauman
When you picture a microbiologist, what do you imagine? Someone looking through a microscope? Maybe someone in a lab …
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11 Audiobooks About Microbes
This post contains affiliate links — see my disclosure policy. This blog post was originally published on August 15, …
How to spark interest in microbiology: Dr. Dave Westenberg
How do you get people interested in microbiology? Microbiology can be quite abstract since it is the study of organisms …
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Life in extreme locations: Dr. Adrienne Kish
Did you know that microbes live in some surprising places like hot springs, inside of salt, and at the bottom of the …
How to enjoy fungi: Dr. Matt Kasson
Do you ever notice fungi in your daily life? They are everywhere. Dr. Matt Kasson came on the Joyful Microbe …
Introducing the Joyful Microbe Podcast
The Joyful Microbe Podcast is launching on March 25! So, here is a brief introduction to the podcast. The Joyful …
How to find a tardigrade at home under the microscope
“You guys know about tardigrades? They are these microscopic creatures that look like robot bears. They can survive in …
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Holiday Gift Guide For Microbe Lovers
Time to shop for your fellow microbe lovers (or to start dropping hints to your loved ones about what you want for the …
