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Microbiology Activities for High School Students: Jessica Popescu

The K-12 curriculum does not cover much microbiology. But this area of science matters. Children need a complete …

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How science art helps us understand microbiology: Dr. Lizah van der Aart

We talk about microbes on this podcast. But let’s face it. If you don’t see a picture of them, it’s difficult to imagine …

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How to spark interest in microbiology: Dr. Dave Westenberg

How do you get people interested in microbiology? Microbiology can be quite abstract since it is the study of organisms …

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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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Hi there, I’m Justine Dees, PhD, your friend the microbiologist

You’ve landed on a slice of the internet where you can learn the coolest stuff about microbes, especially how they impact our daily lives. Here, you’ll find easy-to-understand articles and podcast episodes to help you enjoy and respect the microbial world, resources to further your microbiology knowledge, and hands-on activities to reveal the bacteria, fungi, and other invisible creatures all around you. I’m thrilled you’re here.