How do you get people interested in microbiology? Microbiology can be quite abstract since it is the study of organisms …
How to spark interest in microbiology: Dr. Dave WestenbergRead More
How do you get people interested in microbiology? Microbiology can be quite abstract since it is the study of organisms …
How to spark interest in microbiology: Dr. Dave WestenbergRead More
Did you know that microbes live in some surprising places like hot springs, inside of salt, and at the bottom of the …
Do you ever notice fungi in your daily life? They are everywhere. Dr. Matt Kasson came on the Joyful Microbe …
“You guys know about tardigrades? They are these microscopic creatures that look like robot bears. They can survive in …
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The first time I tried kombucha, I thought it tasted like vinegar and was not impressed. As my interest in fermented …
Even when you don’t have access to a microbiology lab, you can experience and enjoy the microbial world. Although …
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For years I worked in different microbiology labs. First, I was a microbiology lab technician doing quality control at a …
When you think of the microbial world, what comes to mind? Bacteria, viruses, maybe yeast? Certain microbes get …
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When you smell bread baking in the oven, it wraps you up like your favorite blanket. Isn’t that wonderful? The …
Magical things are happening in the soil. Microbes make their homes there, and we usually can’t see what they’re up …
A window into the microbial world: the Winogradsky columnRead More
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A free workbook for educators and microbe enthusiasts who want to make a Winogradsky column and track its progress. It will walk you through what to track and provides space for you to document up to 8 weeks of results.