For years I worked in different microbiology labs. First, I was a microbiology lab technician doing quality control at a …
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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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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 …
A window into the microbial world: the Winogradsky column
Magical things are happening in the soil. Microbes make their homes there, and we usually can’t see what they’re up …
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The Microbiology And Making Of Milk Kefir
Only recently I discovered the delight of fermenting my own foods at home. Before getting started, I took some time to …
A Slime Mold Called Le Blob
“Le blob” is what French researcher Dr. Audrey Dussutour calls the creatures she grows in her lab. She drew inspiration …
Next Time You Go Hikin’ Look For A Lichen
Have you ever looked closely at the bumpy, colorful patches adorning trees and rocks on your hikes? Those might be …
Travel Destinations for Microbe Lovers
Microbes have a massive impact across the globe. They live in and on almost any person, place, or thing you can imagine. …
5 Ways to Share the Microbial World With Your Children
Microbes are everywhere. Do your children know this? Maybe your children already know microbes are everywhere, but do …
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