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Invisible Friends: How Microbes Shape Our Lives and the World Around Us

This post contains affiliate links — see my disclosure policy. Can microbes really be our friends? Jake Robinson's …

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Enhancing human health through exposure to microbes in nature

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

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Microbes & health, forensic microbiology, and Invisible Friends: Dr. Jake Robinson

Dr. Jake Robinson is a microbial ecologist at Flinders University and researches microbes, ecosystems, social equity …

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Microbiology Education Ideas And Tips From The Joyful Microbe Community

We are celebrating, microbe friends! This month marks the 4th anniversary of Joyful Microbe!!! I’ve had such a blast …

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How To Nurture Your Skin Microbiome: Dr. Julie O’Sullivan

A vast number of microbes live on our skin, in our gut, and almost everywhere else you can imagine on and in our bodies. …

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Best Microbiology Textbooks

Microbiology is the study of organisms that are usually too small to see with the naked eye, including bacteria, fungi, …

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The Best Compound Microscopes for High School Students

Compound microscopes are incredible tools for looking at the small details of our world and the living and non-living …

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What is a tardigrade?

Tardigrades are beloved microorganisms. These little water bears hide in moss, lichen, and bark of trees. When kids …

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How To Make Sauerkraut In A Jar

The easiest way to experiment with fermented foods for the first time is to make sauerkraut in a jar at home. What makes …

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The Microbiology of Fermented Foods: Dr. John Leech

Fermented foods like beer, wine, bread, sauerkraut, yogurt, and kombucha are delicious to eat and fun to make at home. …

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