At an early age, children possess an innate sense of curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Teaching them about microbiology not only satisfies their curiosity but also nurtures their scientific thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Social life has helped our ancestors to survive and was the key to the success of early humans. However, when we consider microorganisms, is it possible to talk about the social life of microbes?

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Each time I watch an extreme sport, whether it’s the Tour de France, an Ironman Triathlon, or the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Race in Gloucestershire, England, I’m truly impressed by the skill, stamina, and determination of the athletes! Dexterity and fine motor control are important elements in many of these sports (as is bravery), but plain old-fashioned toughness is essential.

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Nature is full of intricate and complex structures, from firmly placed and lofty mountains to delicate flowers. But not all structures are visible to the naked eye. In fact, some of the most fascinating and intricate structures are built on a microscopic scale by nature’s tiny engineers- microbes.

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I want to tell you another story, the story of how babies get acquainted with tiny invisible friends that will be with them for life. I am talking about the multitude of microorganisms, that make our bodies their home as soon as we see the light

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Have you ever imagined what would happen if microbes suddenly disappeared? You may think that it would be a miracle to get rid of all those nasty little invisible beings, that we would finally take off masks for good (and forever). However, I must warn you: indeed, losing microbes could be our very end. Let me explain to you why.

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We are all an unfortunate witness to the conspicuous melting of glaciers (Fun fact: there are 200,000 of these land-based glaciers on Earth!) as a result of climate change, bringing forth an array of consequences to us, our planet and its inhabitants, perhaps even at the cost of possibly losing an archive holding the secrets of microbes and phages that could be as much as 15,000 years old!

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Discover the wondrous phenomenon that took place in times long past - blood rain and blood snow.

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The year is circa 347, the world is green and full of life and man has just discovered the natural energy resource by successfully drilling for oil. A discovery that would not bear the weight of its fruits until years later.

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Throughout history, in every field and every aspect there are unsung heroes and heroines who shaped the world we live in today. Many had to overcome barriers we can hardly even fathom. But it was their courage, resilience, and determination in the face of racial and gender discrimination that ultimately moved the field of microbiology to where it is today.

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Microbiology has jumped into the mass media and has been in the spotlight around the world. The public health crisis caused by the new coronavirus has shown the need for governments and society in general to pay microorganisms due attention.

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Today we know that turtles do not hold the entire world on their backs. However, such myths are true in a microbial sense! Sea turtles are home to microbial jungles on their shell.

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Microorganisms, aka microbes, are microscopic life forms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast, algae, plankton... Basically any living thing that is extreeeemely tiny. The first picture that pops into your head when thinking about microbes might be something along the lines of this…

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Microbes never fail to amaze you! These tiny creatures can be mighty forces that influence many important aspects of our daily lives. Besides using yeast to bake bread or letting microbial action ferment your wine, microbes living in our body can also help bolster our immunity.

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Think back to the last time you planned to do something with your friends. There was a fair amount of talking involved, right? It is the same for bacteria (although, they are less concerned with what movie to see or where to eat and more interested in invading and colonising a suitable host). Bacteria have developed a highly effective method of communication known as quorum sensing. While quorum sensing is exceptionally useful for bacteria, it isn’t a simple process.

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You are probably wondering why should you ever want to brew proteins? Well, proteins are everywhere! They are fundamental components of all living organism: your hair, your skin and your nails are all made of a special protein called keratin. Proteins are essential in our diet and we consume them with nearly every food we eat.

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Did you know that the human body is made more from microbes than yourself? According to a 2016 study, in and on a person’s body there is an average of 40 trillion bacterial cells whereas about 37 trillion human cells.

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