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Discovering the Microbial World: Create Your Own Agar Plates

The activity below was contributed by Dr. Sandra Wilks during our podcast interview. Have you ever wondered about the …

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How to Have a Clean and Microbe-Friendly Home

The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Sandra Wilks In our quest for a clean and healthy home, we …

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Finding Balance: Hygiene and Harmony with Microbes

The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Sandra Wilks Have you ever stopped to think about the …

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What Really Makes Something Dirty: Dr. Sandra Wilks

In a world where news articles claim that your water bottle has more bacteria than a toilet seat, it's natural to worry …

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Algae Under the Lens: A Microscopic Exploration

The activity below was contributed by Dr. Kyle Lauersen during our podcast interview. The microscopic world of algae …

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Algae Biotechnology

The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Kyle Lauersen. Unlocking the potential of algae …

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Algae in Nature and Biotechnology: Dr. Kyle Lauersen

In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of algae and biotechnology with Dr. Kyle Lauersen. He is an …

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Bringing Microbiology to Life: Affordable and Engaging Field Trips for High School Science Students

Picture this: A group of high school students eagerly board a bus, their anticipation palpable as they embark on a field …

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Introducing Joyful Microbiology Activities

I'm thrilled to announce that in this podcast episode, I read the introduction chapter of my brand new ebook, Joyful …

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Forensic Microbiology

The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Jake Robinson. This post contains affiliate links — see my …

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