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Books About Microbes

Coloring the Microbial World: Drs. Sarah Wettstadt and Noémie Matthey

Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore. In fact, one unique coloring book is bringing the fascinating world of …

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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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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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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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Micronovo’s Microbiology Books for Kids: Dr. Mike Manefield

How do you explain microbiology to a child?  It’s an abstract topic since you can’t readily see microbes due to …

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11 Audiobooks About Microbes

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How to enjoy fungi: Dr. Matt Kasson

Do you ever notice fungi in your daily life? They are everywhere.  Dr. Matt Kasson came on the Joyful Microbe …

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55 Books About Infectious Diseases

If the coronavirus pandemic has got you more curious about infectious diseases, then this is the reading list for you. …

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Microbes play the music of fermentation on the fermentophone

Do you want to hear music played by microorganisms? I know I would. Artist Joshua Pablo Rosenstock invented the …

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3 Great Children’s Books About Microbes

Microbes play a massive part in our lives, more so than we even realize. And at a young age, kids encounter new microbes …

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