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The Gut Virome: Michael Shamash

Have you ever thought about the trillions of invisible, microscopic entities inhabiting your body right now? While much …

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The superpowers of bacteria: Dr. Sarah Wettstadt (BacterialWorld)

Dr. Sarah Wettstadt is the founder of the BacterialWorld blog and loves sharing about bacteria and the amazing things …

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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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Holiday Gift Guide For Microbe Lovers

Time to shop for your fellow microbe lovers (or to start dropping hints to your loved ones about what you want for the …

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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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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? …

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22 Online Shops with Microbiology Gifts

Microbiology love. It’s a thing. And quite a few artists have created products that give microbe enthusiasts a chance to …

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