Time to shop for your fellow microbe lovers (or to start dropping hints to your loved ones about what you want for the …
An Introduction to Fungi: the Unnoticed Heroes of the Planet
Note from Justine: This guest post by Shelli Nauman provides a wonderful introduction to the world of fungi. My …
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A Guide to Kombucha Fermentation and Microbiology
The first time I tried kombucha, I thought it tasted like vinegar and was not impressed. As my interest in fermented …
How to discover bacteria around you: rainbow sheen on water
Even when you don’t have access to a microbiology lab, you can experience and enjoy the microbial world. Although …
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What is extreme life, and where do we find it?
Note from Justine: This guest post by Rosie Cane explores the lives of microbes in extreme environments. Have you …
How To View Microbes With A Home Microscope
For years I worked in different microbiology labs. First, I was a microbiology lab technician doing quality control at a …
What is the microbiome?
Health, agriculture, and food all depend on microbiomes. You live with microbes and encounter them daily without even …
What are the types of microbes and where can we find them?
When you think of the microbial world, what comes to mind? Bacteria, viruses, maybe yeast? Certain microbes get …
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Understanding microbes during a pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has undoubtedly changed our perceptions of microbes in our daily lives. This virus …
Your sourdough starter is a garden of microbes
When you smell bread baking in the oven, it wraps you up like your favorite blanket. Isn’t that wonderful? The …
