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Keeping Backyard Chickens: Microbiological Risks and Safety Tips

The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Andrea Etter. Fresh eggs, happy hens, and a connection to …

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Understanding Food Safety with Chicken: From Farm to Fork

The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Andrea Etter. Imagine this: you're at the grocery store, …

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How the Skin Microbiome Impacts Our Health

The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Aayushi Uberoi. Your skin isn't just a barrier. It's a …

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The Skin Microbiome and Our Health: Dr. Aayushi Uberoi

Have you ever stopped to think about the bustling world of life thriving right on your skin? Billions of microscopic …

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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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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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Using viruses to battle superbugs (phage therapy): Dr. Jessica Sacher

This post contains affiliate links — see my disclosure policy. Imagine the last time you were sick and needed …

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Using microbes to treat infections (microbial therapeutics): Dr. Brian Klein

What if doctors could use microbes to treat infections? It might seem counterintuitive at first because, well, aren’t …

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How The Bacteria In Our Mouths Cause Tooth Decay (And How to Prevent It)

This blog post was originally published on September 20, 2019 and updated to include a newly-recorded podcast episode on …

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What is the microbiome?

Health, agriculture, and food all depend on microbiomes. You live with microbes and encounter them daily without even …

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