The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has undoubtedly changed our perceptions of microbes in our daily lives. This virus …
Infections
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. …
Not All Microbes Are Germs
Have you ever reached for hand sanitizer after shaking someone's hand, picturing a microscopic war against unseen …
Could A Fecal Microbiota Transplant Save Your Life?
Imagine your loved one suffering for weeks, their body ravaged by a persistent infection. Antibiotics, often a miracle …
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Why don’t we use antibiotics for viral infections?
Have you ever felt miserable with a cold, hoping a quick antibiotic would make you feel better right away? …
Discovering New Antimicrobials From Bugs On Bugs
Imagine a world where common infections become life-threatening. This isn't science fiction. The overuse of antibiotics …
Microbiology Research in Costa Rica
In science, we have family trees, where a mentor begets a mentee who then becomes a mentor of someone else. Each person …
Antibiotic Resistance and Immunity
Are we building up immunity to antibiotics? The short answer is no. Bacteria are the ones becoming resistant to …
Who is Justine Dees? What is The Joyful Microbe blog?
Hi! I’m Justine Dees, a bacteriophile with a PhD in microbiology. Welcome to my blog, The Joyful Microbe. In this, my …
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