Podcasts about Microbial ecology

Matters Microbial #94: One Health and Microbiomes Everywhere June 5, 2025 Today, Dr. Seth Bordenstein and Dr. Nichole Ginnan of Pennsylvania State University join the #QualityQuorum to tell us about their new publication linking One Health to the myriad microbiomes that exist all around us through the lens of the holobiome—and an opportunity to see the world in a different fashion. Host: Mark O. Martin Guests: Seth Bordenstein and Nichole Ginnan Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode Michele Banks microbially themed art can found at her Etsy site.  Highly recommended! The paper under discussion today, with Dr. Ginnan as first author.  You will see that coauthors include Dr. Bordenstein, and two previous visitors to the #MattersMicrobial podcast!  Thank you Erika and Francisco. Dr. Bordenstein's first podcast with #MattersMicrobial for those who missed it. A review of the One Health concept. The One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State. A very clear overview of the holobiont concept and biology, authored by Dr. Bordenstein and colleagues. Another longer review on this topic. The faculty website for Dr. Ginnan. The faculty website for Dr. Bordenstein. The research website for Dr. Ginnan. The research website for Dr. Bordenstein. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Dr. Edward DeLong is a Professor in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawai'i Mānoa as well as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. Research in Ed's lab brings together a variety of disciplines to study microbial communities in the ocean. He is interested in their ecology, evolution, biochemistry, genomics, and their impacts on marine systems. Particularly of interest for Ed are the microscopic organisms that are the primary producers or “forests of the ocean” responsible for releasing oxygen and serving as food for other organisms in marine food chains. When he's not working, Ed loves to be out in nature. He enjoys spending time outside with his family, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling in the beautiful coral reefs near his house. Ed has also taken up yoga to help him stay limber and relaxed. Ed received his B.S. in Bacteriology from the University of California, Davis and his Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Afterwards, he conducted postdoctoral research at Indiana University. Ed has worked as a research scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, a faculty member at the University of California, Santa Barbara, a research scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and a faculty member at MIT before accepting his current position in Hawai'i. His honors and achievements include the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, the DuPont Young Faculty Award, the Apple Bioinformatics Cluster Award, the Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky Medal of the European Geosciences Union, the Proctor and Gamble Award in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, American Society for Microbiology D.C. White Research and Mentorship Award, the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award, A.G. Huntsman Medal for Excellence in Marine Science, and the Moore Foundation Marine Microbiology Investigator Award. Ed is also an Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Academy of Microbiology. Ed has also been elected as an Associate of the European Molecular Biology Organization and is the Vice President and President Elect of the International Society of Microbial Ecology. In addition, he currently serves as the co-director of the Simons Collaboration on Ocean Processes and Ecology (SCOPE). Ed joined us for a conversation about his experiences in life and science.

Reintroducing Hawaii's sacred crow to the wildThe world's most endangered crow, the Hawaiian crow or or ʻalalā, is making tentative steps towards a comeback. After going extinct in the wild, only 120 birds remain in captivity, in two facilities operated by the San Diego Zoo. Over the years, researchers have attempted reintroductions in the bird's native habitat on the Big Island of Hawaii, but those efforts have all been unsuccessful. Recently, the team tried something different - reintroducing the birds to a different island than their native home. The initial release happened in October and so far, the team, including Bryce Masuda, has high hopes and positive signs from their latest attempt.Lasers tell us about the pterosaur's unique tailThe great flying reptiles of the dawn of the age of dinosaurs, the pterosaurs, took flight with delicate but flexible internal tail structure that allowed it to work like a kite. Scientists used recently developed technology to enable them to see a lattice-like structure in the soft tissue in the early pterosaur soft tissue that was otherwise invisible to the naked eye. Natalia Jagielska, a paleontologist at the Lyme Regis Museum in Dorset, England, said their kite-like tail vane would have stood upright and could have functioned as a display and to help them in flight. The study was published in the eLife journal, Evolutionary Biology. How gophers help re-seed volcanic landscape with lifeAfter Mt. St. Helens exploded in 1980 it left a shattered, ash-covered, barren landscape behind. But the one-time reintroduction of gophers to one area led to a remarkably fast recovery of plants and other fauna. Forty-years later, changes to the environment are still being documented by  Dr. Mia Maltz, assistant professor of Microbial Ecology and Soil Earth at the University of Connecticut, and her team. They published their research in the journal Frontiers in Microbiomes.Desert ants' magnetic navigationDesert ants that navigate the endless sands of the Sahara use the Earth's magnetic field to find their way, which is not unusual. But unlike other animals like birds and turtles they don't appear to have an internal compass that aligns north and south. Instead they are unique in that they  use a more subtle cue – the polarity of the magnetic field. A study looking at this led by Dr. Pauline Fleischmann, a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Oldenburg in Germany  was published in the journal Current Biology. Celestial body mysteries: dark comets and meteorites from young asteroid families The thousands of small celestial bodies in our solar system are now a bit less mysterious, thanks to several recent discoveries. One group of astronomers have traced back the origins of 84 per cent of all known meteorites that have pummeled Earth to just a few young asteroid families in the asteroid belt. Michaël Marsset, from the European Southern Observatory in Chile, said collisions in the asteroid belt create a collisional cascade that produces fragments, some of which end up raining down on Earth as meteorites. Two of their papers were published in the journal Nature and a third in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Another group of astronomers have identified two populations of stealthy dark comets that are something in between a comet and an asteroid. They've found fourteen of these objects whose orbital motion is comet-like, but which lack a visible tail like regular comets. Davide Farnocchia, a navigation engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, said they've found two types of these unusual solar system bodies: larger ones in an elliptical orbit out to Jupiter and smaller ones in orbit around Earth. Their study was published in the journal PNAS.

Matters Microbial #72: Who is in Your Water? January 2, 2025 Today, Dr. Ameet Pinto, Carlton S. Wilder Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss the microbiome of drinking water and how it can be used to optimize safety and health.  Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Ameet Pinto Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode A short review of a famous article by Dr. Norman Pace about the microbiome of showers and how microbial populations differed due to chlorination. An old discussion of microbial oligotrophy:  the ability to survive on very low levels of nutrients. The story of John Snow, a water fountain, and cholera in England. The concept of “Live/Dead” staining of microbes. An overview of the concept of metagenomics. An article on the microbiome of shower hoses. A public science outreach program to study the microbiome of showerheads. The Instagram link for Dr. Pinto's wonderful cat, Nessie. A great book describing exceptions to Mendelian genetics using cats:  “Cats Are Not Peas.”  Highly recommended. An article about water supplies and the pathogenic microbe Legionella. An overview of water disinfection techniques. An introduction to a model system of a microbial soil community, called THOR by Jo Handelsman and colleagues. Thinking of water treatment and related technologies as a series of ecological niches, via Tom Curtis and Bill Sloane. Dr. Pinto's faculty website. Dr. Pinto's deeply fascinating research group website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Matters Microbial #69: Can Eating Microbes Make You Healthy? December 11, 2024 Today, Dr. Maria Marco, Professor of Food Science and Technology at the University of California Davis, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss microorganisms in food, intestinal ecosystems, and the role that lactic acid bacteria can play in health and well-being. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Maria Marco Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode An overview of food science microbiology as a career. An article on the microbial ecology of sauerkraut. An article on Élie Metchnikoff and his ideas about probiotics and health/lifespan. An overview of Lactobacillus acidophilus, and an article on its use in medical settings. The story of E. coli Nissle.  “Wild Fermentations,” a book by Sandor Katz. Discussion of clinical trials with probiotics. Thoughts about indigenous microbiology. A related essay on indigenous microbiology. Dr. Marco's faculty website. Dr. Marco's research website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Matters Microbial #66: Digesting the Science of Fermented Foods November 20, 2024 Today, Dr. Ben Wolfe, Associate Professor of Biology at Tufts University, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss how he and his collaborators study novel food fermentations, helping the public understand more about the gut microbiome, and outreach projects involving microbially-associated food. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Benjamin Wolfe Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode An overview for beginning Micronauts on microbial fermentation. A more advanced overview of microbial fermentation. A book and website that I highly recommend by Sandor Katz on the subject, including many recipes and background information. The bacterially derived volatile chemical geosmin. An article describing the relationship between geosmin and springtails. An article about leaf cutter ants and how they farm fungi!  I hope to do an entire podcast on this topic soon. An article of Dr. Wolfe and colleague's work showing a relationship between fungal antibiotics and cheese microbiome development.  Dr. Rob Dunn's “Belly Button Microbiome” project, a community science effort. An overview of the community science effort to explore sourdough bread microbiology. An overview of cheese microbiology. A description of cheesemaking and cheese caves.  A cheesemaker with which Dr. Wolfe has worked. A link to a remarkable article by Dr. Wolfe's research group that we discussed in this episode:  “Novel Fermentations Integrate Traditional Practic and Rational Design of Fermented-Food Microbiomes.” A video of a presentation by Dr. Wolfe on cheese microbiology. Dr. Wolfe's faculty website at Tufts University. A website by Dr. Wolfe and coworkers promoting microbial literacy via understanding the positive relationship between food and microbes. The website of Dr. Wolfe's research group. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 124*Galaxies: Bigger Than We Ever ImaginedRecent findings suggest that galaxies are far larger than previously thought, with gaseous halos extending much further into intergalactic space. This study, published in Nature Astronomy, focuses on the circumgalactic medium of a starburst galaxy 270 million light-years away. These halos, accounting for about 70% of a galaxy's mass excluding dark matter, may already be interacting with neighboring galaxies like Andromeda and the Milky Way. The research offers fresh insights into galaxy evolution, gas cycling, and the cosmic web.*Ancient Microbes Found in Billion-Year-Old RocksScientists have discovered living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rocks from South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex. This groundbreaking find, published in Microbial Ecology, represents the oldest known living microorganisms. The study utilized advanced imaging techniques to confirm the microbes were native to the ancient rock, offering a glimpse into early life on Earth and potential clues for extraterrestrial life on Mars.*Vulcan Centaur Rocket's Successful LaunchThe United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket overcame a faulty booster to successfully place its payload into orbit. Despite the anomaly, the mission proceeded from Cape Canaveral, marking an important step towards using Vulcan for high-priority payloads. This launch follows Vulcan's maiden voyage and highlights the transition from older Atlas V and Delta IV rockets.The Science Report00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 124 for broadcast on the 14 October 202400:00:48 - New study finds that galaxies are much larger than previously thought00:06:25 - Galaxy is 270 million light years away and is a star bursting galaxy00:17:18 - United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket has overcome a faulty strap on booster00:22:12 - The 2024 Nobel Prizes for Science were awarded this week00:24:56 - A new study finds two diametrically opposed personalities enjoy magic the mostwww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

What makes us reject crowns and send them back to the technician? What are the standards/guidelines to consider before accepting and luting indirect restorations? Join us as we explore the key factors that determine the quality of a crown. From the initial lab communication to the final occlusal checks, we cover it all. This episode is packed with essential tips that are perfect for dental students and professionals alike.  https://youtu.be/ftafglxcBbM Watch PS007 on Youtube Highlights of the episode: 1:33 Emma Hutchison: Student Life and OSCEs 06:44 Handling Lab Work and Fitting Crowns 14:15 Crown Rejections 18:12 Understanding Occlusal Tolerance 20:09 The Importance of Occlusal Precision 22:24 Building a Strong Dentist-Lab Technician Relationship 24:17 Tips for Dental Students 27:46 Microbiology in Dentistry Don't miss the special notes on Microbial Ecology and Infection Transmission available exclusively in the Protrusive Guidance app! (Join the free Students Section) This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD for Dentists waiting for you on the Protrusive App! For the full educational experience, our Ultimate Education Plan gives you access to all our courses, webinars, and exclusive monthly content. If you love this episode, be sure to recap PS006 - Basics of Indirect Restorations Part 1 - Decision Making

Today, Dr. Roberto Kolter, Emeritus Professor of Microbiology at Harvard University (and past President of the American Society for Microbiology), joins the Quality Quorum to discuss his life long interest in microbes and microbiology, and how best to present microbiology to the public. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Roberto Kolter Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode  A wonderful article about the complexities of how microbes look and grow with live graphics.  I use this article with my introductory #Micronauts every Fall.  Beautiful! An article by Dr. Kolter discussing how to choose a study problem in microbiology…and other areas.   The book “Life at the Edge of Sight” by Dr. Roberto Kolter and Dr. Scott Chimileski is very much worth your time.  Highly recommended. Dr. Scott Chimileski's website, with beautiful photographs of bacterial colonies.  An article on the history of microbiology by Dr. Kolter.  The article by Dr. Kolter I discussed during the podcast, “Biofilms in lab and nature: a molecular geneticist's voyage to microbial ecology.” A lecture by Dr. Kolter and Dr. Chimileski at Harvard University Museum of Natural History. Another lecture at the Harvard University Museum of Natural History by Dr. Kolter and Dr. Chimileski. Images from the “World in a Drop Exhibition” can be found here.   An essay from “Small Things Considered” on abortive transduction, discussed in the podcast.  Here is another essay on that topic. A biography of Dr. Kolter. Dr. Kolter's laboratory website with many interesting links. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr., a USDA research microbiologist, discusses pre-harvest poultry food safety. Dr. Rothrock explores the impact of feed components like soy and corn on pathogen prevalence and highlights the importance of establishing a healthy gut microbiome in poultry. Tune in to gain valuable insights into improving food safety in poultry production."Predictive modeling reveals a higher probability of salmonella in chickens fed corn during the brood stage." - Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr.Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Rothrock Jr. is a research microbiologist at USDA-ARS in Athens, Georgia, specializing in microbial ecology and food safety microbiology. With extensive experience in pre-harvest poultry food safety, Dr. Rothrock focuses on understanding pathogen prevalence and the impact of feed components on poultry health.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:25) Introduction(02:51) Microbial Ecology in Food Safety(03:31) Pastured Poultry Research(04:35) Soy-free Diets and Pathogen Prevalence(06:03) Impact of Corn in Feed(09:27) Importance of Microbiome Modulation(13:56) ConclusionThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Cargill* Kerry- BASF- Anitox- Kemin

Dr. Ben Sikes, Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology at the University of Kansas, joins us to shed light on the fascinating relationships between fungi and fire. Learn of the interconnection between plants created by mycorrhizal networks (AKA the “wood wide web”), how fire regimes drive changes in fungal communities, the mechanisms of carrying out fungal research, and much more.   Bond, W. J., & Keeley, J. E. (2005). Fire as a global ‘herbivore': the ecology and evolution of flammable ecosystems. Trends in ecology & evolution, 20(7), 387-394. Hopkins, J. R., et al. (2021). Fungal community structure and seasonal trajectories respond similarly to fire across pyrophilic ecosystems. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 97(1), fiaa219. Hopkins, J. R., et al. (2020). Frequent fire slows microbial decomposition of newly deposited fine fuels in a pyrophilic ecosystem. Oecologia, 193, 631-643. Hansen, P. M., et al. (2019). Recurrent fires do not affect the abundance of soil fungi in a frequently burned pine savanna. Fungal ecology, 42, 100852. Fox, S., et al. (2022). Fire as a driver of fungal diversity—A synthesis of current knowledge. Mycologia, 114(2), 215-241. Dao, V. Q., et al. (2022). Substrate and low intensity fires influence bacterial communities in longleaf pine savanna. Scientific reports, 12(1), 20904. Dr. Ben Sikes Contact/Website, Academic Profile Dr. Carolina Baruzzi wildlandmgmt, Academic Profile Dr. Marcus Lashley DrDisturbance, Academic Profile   Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! (here) Check out our newest podcast, Wild Turkey Science! Enroll now in our free, online fire course. Available to all. This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.   Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak  

Dr. Ben Sikes, Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology at the University of Kansas, joins us to shed light on the fascinating relationships between fungi and fire. Learn of the interconnection between plants created by mycorrhizal networks (AKA the “wood wide web”), how fire regimes drive changes in fungal communities, the mechanisms of carrying out fungal research, and much more.   Bond, W. J., & Keeley, J. E. (2005). Fire as a global ‘herbivore': the ecology and evolution of flammable ecosystems. Trends in ecology & evolution, 20(7), 387-394. Hopkins, J. R., et al. (2021). Fungal community structure and seasonal trajectories respond similarly to fire across pyrophilic ecosystems. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 97(1), fiaa219. Hopkins, J. R., et al. (2020). Frequent fire slows microbial decomposition of newly deposited fine fuels in a pyrophilic ecosystem. Oecologia, 193, 631-643. Hansen, P. M., et al. (2019). Recurrent fires do not affect the abundance of soil fungi in a frequently burned pine savanna. Fungal ecology, 42, 100852. Fox, S., et al. (2022). Fire as a driver of fungal diversity—A synthesis of current knowledge. Mycologia, 114(2), 215-241. Dao, V. Q., et al. (2022). Substrate and low intensity fires influence bacterial communities in longleaf pine savanna. Scientific reports, 12(1), 20904. Dr. Ben Sikes Contact/Website, Academic Profile Dr. Carolina Baruzzi wildlandmgmt, Academic Profile Dr. Marcus Lashley DrDisturbance, Academic Profile   Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! (here) Check out our newest podcast, Wild Turkey Science! Enroll now in our free, online fire course. Available to all. This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort. For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.   Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak  

The power of observation and a receptive mind are critical to farming, soil health, research, and all discoveries. Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt start the New Year and third season of the 4 The Soil podcast with another conversation with Dr. Stuart Grandy, Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). It turns out the most powerful tool farmers and gardeners have regardless of size is taking time to observe and reflect on what is happening and observing how soil and plants respond to different management strategies. This tool can be used while sitting in a lawn chair or on a tractor. Therefore, the power of observation, good on-farm research, and a receptive mind should never be undervalued in building soil health and discovering the multiple functions and resilience soil can provide particularly during times of drought. To learn more about Dr. Grandy's research at the UNH Center of Soil Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology, please visit https://colsa.unh.edu/soil-biome. More information about Dr. Grandy's mentor and peer Dr. Matt Liebman, Professor Emeritus and Henry A. Wallace Endowed Chair for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, can be accessed at https://www.agron.iastate.edu/people/liebman-matt/Archives of two years of the 4 The Soil: A Conversation podcasts can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/podcast. Also, to pledge your support 4 The Soil, please visit https://www.4thesoil.org/take-the-pledge and let us know what you are observing on your farm or in your garden in building soil resilience and health.

How does one measure and monitor what's happening below the ground in the soil food web? Jeff Ishee, Mary Sketch Bryant, and Eric Bendfeldt caught up with Dr. Stuart Grandy, Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) to discuss the diversity of soil life and emerging sensor technologies to probe soil organic matter, soil carbon, and overall health. Dr. Grandy outlines why core soil health principles are essential for encouraging fungal hyphae, increasing the diversity of habitats, and enhancing food substrates needed to build a robust soil food web. He emphasizes how important the power of observation is and how he is constantly inspired by farmers' observations and their ongoing on-farm research for increasing productivity and reducing environmental impacts. To learn more about Dr. Grandy's research at the UNH Center of Soil Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology, please visit https://colsa.unh.edu/soil-biomeArchives of two years of the 4 The Soil: A Conversation podcasts can be accessed at https://www.4thesoil.org/podcast. Also, to pledge your support 4 The Soil, please visit https://www.4thesoil.org/take-the-pledge and let us know what you are doing to build soil health and life on your farm or in your garden.

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Water on Earth sustains and connects us, but human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on how natural microbial systems respond to these harmful contaminants in systems as diverse as freshwater river ecosystems and marine invertebrate digestive tract microbiomes. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39249]

Discover the astonishing intricacies of microbial ecosystems and their potential to improve healthcare.  Guest KC Huang is many things: A bioengineer. A microbiologist. An inventor. But mostly he's an expert on the ecology of the human gut. He and his collaborators have developed a device that can sample bacterial DNA and create a living map of the gut microbiome from mouth to … ah, well … you know. Every step of the way, he says, we play host to trillions of guests we know very little about. It's time we got to know them, Huang tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Chapter Timestamps:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss introduces the gut microbiome and its impact on health. The potential for engineering ourselves through microbiome manipulation.(00:00:57) Overview of Gut MicrobiomeRuss Altman introduces the guest, KC Huang. KC provides an overview of the gut microbiome and its impact on health and everyday life.(00:05:21) Challenges in Studying the Gut MicrobiomeKC Huang discusses the challenges in studying the gut microbiome, including the limited data and the difficulty in accessing the ecosystem.The unique interface between human cells and gut microorganisms is emphasized.(00:07:02) Poop as a Data SourceRuss Altman humorously mentions the collection of poop for research purposes. The difficulties in studying the bowel's internal microbiome are discussed.(00:08:53) Diversity of Gut MicroorganismsKC Huang addresses the diversity of microorganisms in the gut microbiome. The challenges of characterizing the complex ecosystem are highlighted.KC Huang corrects a common misconception about the location of the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome as an external influence on the human body is explained.(00:10:45) The Impact of Gut Microbiome Beyond Bowel MovementsRuss Altman mentions the gut microbiome's influence on brain function, diet, exercise, and more. The far-reaching effects of the gut microbiome are introduced.KC Huang addresses the connection between the gut microbiome and brain function. The constant interaction between microorganisms and the brain is emphasized.(00:12:22) Impact of Gut Microbiome on SleepinessThe relationship between post-meal sleepiness and gut microbiome activity is mentioned. The gut as a source of constant growth and activity is explained.(00:13:19) The Device for Studying the Gut MicrobiomeKC Huang introduces an innovative device designed to study the gut microbiome by collecting samples at different points in the gut. The device's simplicity and capabilities for multi-dimensional analysis are highlighted.(00:17:32) Exercise and Its Effect on Body TemperatureThe role of exercise in increasing body temperature and its potential influence on the gut microbiome is explored. Possible connections between exercise, temperature, and gastrointestinal effects are mentioned.(00:21:55 ) The Student Survey on Microbiome TherapiesKC Huang shares the results of a student survey about microbiome-based therapies, highlighting changes in perception after studying the field. The evolving excitement and uncertainty surrounding the field's future are mentioned.(00:23:52) The Need to Embrace Ecosystem ComplexityKC Huang emphasizes the importance of embracing the complexity of the gut microbiome ecosystem. The limitations of reductionist approaches in the field are highlighted.(00:28:20) Complexity with a Thousand SpeciesKC Huang explores the challenges of dealing with complex microbial ecosystems containing thousands of species. The significance of interactions between these species is discussed.

. Hoy 14 de septiembre de 2023, les damos la bienvenida al episodio #83 de El Sol Latino Podcast 413. Estamos grabando desde el oeste de Massachusetts. La primera grabación del este podcast realizó el 14 de enero del 2020 en la ciudad de Holyoke Nos acompaña Natalia Muñoz (Directora de Noticias de Holyoke Media. (Iohannn Rashi Vega Director of Media Engagement) Les queremos informar a nuestros oyentes que El Sol Latino / Podcast 413 estamos colaborando con el podcast Archipiélago Histórico. Este un podcast sobre historia del Caribe creado y dirigido por el historiador puertorriqueño y residente en Nashia NH, Ramón González-Arango López. Archipiélago Histórico es un proyecto de divulgación histórica dirigido al público general. Este esta Disponible en todas las plataformas. Puede seguir mas información sobre el podcast en ⁠https://linktr.ee/archipielagohistorico⁠ Arturo A. Massol-Deyá es el director ejecutivo de Casa Pueblo de Adjuntas, un grupo comunitario con 38 años de servicios en conservación de recursos naturales, educación y desarrollo sostenible. Graduado del sistema de escuelas públicas (1986) y de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (1990), obtuvo su doctorado en el Center for Microbial Ecology en Michigan State University in 1994. Desde entonces ha sido miembro de la facultad del Departamento de Biología de la Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Mayagüez donde estableció el Laboratorio de Ecología Microbiana Tropical. Ha sido el investigador principal de proyectos sobre ecología microbiana con énfasis en procesos biológicos destinados a restaurar medio ambientes contaminados. Estudia la diversidad microbiana asociada a comunidades vegetales y en sitios extremadamente contaminados como el antiguo campo de bombardeo de la Marina de los Estados Unidos en Vieques con el uso de herramientas de ecología microbiana molecular. Tras el impacto directo del huracán María sobre Puerto Rico el 20 de septiembre de 2017, la Dr. Massol-Deyá, junto con Casa Pueblo, ha liderado una respuesta de ayuda comunitaria que pretende cambiar el panorama energético de un país dependiente de combustibles fósiles a uno basado sobre fuentes de energía renovables. Arturo Massol Deyá recientemente publicó el libro Democracia y energía: desafiando la economía de los combustibles fósiles por un país propio. (San Juan, Puerto Rico: Ediciones Callejón, 2022. Recurso adicional - El libro Alexis Massol presentará en Massachusetts y Nueva York la traducción al inglés de su libro “Casa Pueblo, cultiva esperanzas” A book he authored, Casa Pueblo: A Puerto Rican Model of Self-Governance, published in 2022, "offers a chronological account of Casa Pueblo's evolution from a small group of concerned citizens to an internationally recognized model for activism."[6] Casa Pueblo: A Puerto Rican Model of Self-Governance Paperback – May 4, 2022 by Alexis Massol González (Author), Ashwin Ravikumar (Translator), Paul Schroeder Rodríguez (Translator) aperback Language:English ISBN:1643150340 ISBN13:9781643150345 Release Date:May 2022 Publisher:Lever Press Length:224 Pages

A pioneer in the field of “Microbial Ecology,” Dr. Raul Cano generously  shares the latest research in the world of probiotics, gut health and soil health.  Microbial Ecology, the study of how microorganisms interact with their environment, with each other, and with other plant species, is an exciting field that impacts the future of each and every one of us.  Dr. Cano has had an incredible career spanning more than 50 years and is still learning and growing.  He is the Chief Scientific Officer - the microbiologist - for BiotiQuest, producer of high quality probiotic strains that work together in consortiums for synergistic effectiveness.  Dr. Cano is also the Chief Executive Officer of Ancient Organics, an agriculture biotechnology company that develops proprietary plant and soil probiotics.  Ancient Organics recently launched “PaleoPower,” the only product known to organically break down glyphosate contamination in the soil.  Learn more about Dr. Cano and his incredible work at www.biotiquest.com and www.ancientorganicsbio.com .

Dr. Michael Roberts, Ph.D. is Chief Science Officer of the International Space Station National Laboratory ( https://www.issnationallab.org/ ), and Vice President at the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space ( CASIS - https://www.issnationallab.org/about/center-for-the-advancement-of-science-in-space-leadership/ ), which as manager of the ISS National Laboratory in partnership with NASA, is responsible to the nation for enabling access to the International Space Station for research, technology development, STEM education, and commercial innovation in space as a public service to foster a scalable and sustainable low Earth orbit economy. Before joining CASIS in 2013, Dr. Roberts worked as a microbial ecologist, principal investigator, and research group lead in the NASA Advanced Life Support program at the Kennedy Space Center. Prior to arriving at NASA-KSC in 1999, Dr. Roberts completed an undergraduate degree in biology at Maryville College, a doctorate in microbiology at Wesleyan University and post-doctoral research at the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University and the RIKEN Institute in Wako-shi, Japan. Support the show

My guest this week is Colin Bell. Colin is most well known in the industry as the co-inventor of Mammoth P. He completed his Ph.D. in Soil Microbial Ecology in 2009. As a Research Scientist at Colorado State University, Colin published dozens of peer reviewed publications that were focused on elucidating microbial mediated processes that enhance plant growth. Colin's academic research includes long-term multidisciplinary studies in which biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of soils were measured to elucidate soil microbial and plant responses to climate variability. He currently works for Miicrobial Mass, a plant amendment product comprised of several unique species of beneficial bacteria shown to promote plant vigor, increase plant biomass, and enhance microbial life in and around the root zone. Now on to the show!

Ramon “Ray” Lugo IIIChief Executive Officer and Principal Investigator for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) National LaboratoryWithin this role, Lugo is responsible for implementing strategic objectives that enable space-based research through the ISS National Lab that brings value to our nation and builds a robust and sustainable market in low Earth orbit.Lugo comes to CASIS with more than 35 years of experience within the space industry, including serving as director of NASA's Glenn Research Center and as director of the Florida Space Institute at the University of Central Florida. Lugo is an ideal candidate to lead the organization in its pursuits to sponsor space-based research and technology development and enable a sustainable market in low Earth orbit.Lugo served as the Director of UCF's Florida Space Institute from 2013-2021. Prior to this appointment, he served as Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's John H. Glenn Research Center from 2010 to 2013. There he was responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities required in accomplishing the missions assigned to the Center. Prior to this appointment, he served as Glenn's Deputy Director from 2007 to 2010.Prior to his positions at Glenn, Lugo served as the Deputy Program Manager of the Launch Services Program at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and was principally responsible for managing, directing and evaluating the progress of all ongoing launch operations and activities including Expendable Launch Vehicles engineering and analysis, payload integration, launch site support and launch campaigns.Lugo began his NASA career at Kennedy in 1975 as a cooperative education student. His first assignment was in the Construction and Modifications Branch as an engineer responsible for construction modifications to Launch Complex 39A in preparation for the first space shuttle launch.Since becoming a member of the Senior Executive Service in 2001, he served as the executive director of the Cape Canaveral Spaceport Management Office. Other leadership positions include Director and Deputy Director of Expendable Launch Vehicle Services Program, Manager of Facilities and Support Equipment Division in the Space Station Project Office, and Chief of the Business Office of the Joint Performance Management Office.Lugo has received numerous honors, including two NASA Exceptional Achievement Medals for contributions to the Galileo Mission and the Space Station Redesign, and three NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals for his instrumental role in the Expendable Launch Vehicle Program Transition.Lugo earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering in 1979 from the University of Central Florida and a Master's Degree in engineering management in 1982 from the Florida Institute of Technology.Michael RobertsDeputy Chief Scientist, International Space Station National LaboratoryDr. Michael Roberts is Deputy Chief Scientist of the ISS National Lab where he works to imagine and enable science in space for life on Earth. Roberts has been with the ISS National Lab since 2012 and a space researcher since 1999, working as a microbial ecologist, molecular biologist, and principal investigator for ground-based research in the NASA Advanced Life Support program at the Kennedy Space Center and flight research on the shuttle and the International Space Station.Roberts is a vice president at CASIS and acting chief scientist of the ISS National Laboratory. As manager of the ISS National Laboratory in partnership with NASA, CASIS is responsible for enabling access to the International Space Station for research, technology development, STEM education, and commercial innovation in space as a public service to foster a scalable and sustainable low Earth orbit economy.Before joining CASIS in 2013, Roberts worked as a microbial ecologist, principal investigator, and research group lead in the NASA Advanced Life Support program at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Prior to arriving at NASA-KSC in 1999, he completed an undergraduate degree at Maryville College, a doctorate in microbiology at Wesleyan University, and postdoctoral research at the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University and the RIKEN Institute in Wako-shi, Japan

While little is known about the epidemiology of ventilator-acquired pneumonia among COVID-19 patients, some studies suggest a higher risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia in this specific population. Ashish K. Khanna, MD, FCCP, FCCM, is joined by Charles-Herve Vacheron, MD, to discuss the Cohort exposed/nonexposed study among the REA-REZO surveillance network.

According to a new study, microbes in oceans and soils around the world are evolving to eat plastic.  The study by Chalmers University in Sweden was published recently in the journal Microbial Ecology. The study is the first large-scale assessment of the plastic-degrading potential of bacteria.  There are 95 microbial enzymes already known to degrade […]

In this episode Dr Catherine Ball had a chat with Aditi Aiyer on her PhD research on safely disrupting biofilms of cystic fibrosis pathogens using a combination therapy of antioxidant and antibiotics. Aditi is a PhD student with extraordinary commitment in helping the community through her love for science and research. Pitch Your PhD speaks to PhD students, past and present, to inspire the future. Your host is Dr Catherine Ball. This is a Ramaley Media productionSupport the network... Support STEM stories: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML7V69RA941QT/checkout/YKQGOAQGDMBGO3BEJPYHH3GCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we are joined by microbial ecologist and climate scientist, Dr. Steve Allison. Dr. Allison is a Professor of Ecology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of California Irvine. He holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and in 2013, Dr. Allison was named an Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America.  His research addresses the resilience of microbial communities to drought and climate change in southern California ecosystems. His lab studies how microbes function in ecosystems by using both experiments and mathematical models to predict what might happen to microbes as the climate gets warmer and drier.   Steve talks about micro-biomes, climate change, and how his lab group studies microbial communities in a variety of field sites across California with a focus on climate and drought.    https://allisonlab.bio.uci.edu/

Researchers and scientists are doing great and impactful work that can change lives. But are people really aware or understand their work? How can we engage with people outside our field and community?In this week's episode we discuss how researchers and scientists can go about creating spaces of engagement, via different avenues including blogging or in-person activities—at a party or in a local community. Researchers can work together in person as they would, for example, do on a research paper as co-authors. This can help eliminate challenges connected with interacting and presenting ideas to others. Join in and listen to the innovative ways Dr. Apron and Monica have been able to learn, experience as well as communicate their work in science. Whether it's through “beer and science” or through a future flash mob…ResourcesBeer and Sciencehttps://stories.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/beer-and-science/index.htmlPublic engagement is key for the future of science researchhttps://www.nature.com/articles/npjscilearn201610AAAS Communication Toolkithttps://www.aaas.org/resources/communication-toolkit10 ideas to spread word about your sciencehttps://medium.com/sparrho/10-ideas-to-get-people-talk-about-your-science-fc3d411da59aCrowdsourcing in Health and Health Research: A Practical Guidehttps://www.who.int/tdr/publications/year/2018/crowdsourcing-practical-guide/en/ Guest informationDr. Arporn  Wangwiwatsin grew up in Thailand, spent a good ten years in the UK. She is now a lecturer at Khon Kaen University. Her scientific endeavour is primarily on parasitic diseases, bile duct cancer, and catching up with the new genomics development. Public engagement is an outlet for her artistic side. Twitter: @akoiwangDr. Monica Abrudan, Training Development Lead in the Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance (CGPS), at the University of Oxford, where she develops courses in pathogen genomics and bioinformatics. She became interested in science communication during her PhD in Microbial Ecology and Evolution at the University of Manchester. Twitter: @MonicaAbrudan AcknowledgementsEditing by Mariana Vaz, https://www.marianacpvaz.com/Research: Emmanuela Oppong & Alice MatimbaProducers: Alice Matimba (Senior Producer), Isabela Malta (Producer), Christine Boinett (Creator and Executive producer), Emmanuela Oppong (Producer)Host: Emmanuela OppongMedia and Marketing: Catherine HolmesMusic:  https://freesound.org/s/477388/ SponsorsACSC: https://coursesandconferences.wellcomegenomecampus.orgWSI: https://www.sanger.ac.ukSESH: https://www.seshglobal.org/

Dr. Elanor Bell is a senior research scientist at the Australian Antarctic Division where her role combines a passion for conservation and the polar marine environment, with her experience of coordinating multi-national research and translating the outcomes to policy. Throughout her career, Elanor has wintered twice in Antarctica studying some of the smallest organisms on the planet (microbes) and now works on the largest creatures on the planet, Antarctic blue whales. In our conversation, we talk about microbial ecology, seahorses, whales, and working in Antarctica. Show Notes (link) Connect with STEAM Powered: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Patreon Ko-Fi

Is evolution incompatible with Christianity? Is Genesis 1-3 literal history? We discuss this and more with Zachary Ardern. Zachary is a Christian and an evolutionary biologist using microbial genome and gene expression data to answer fundamental evolutionary questions and to understand microbial diversity better (we'll ask him what this means). Originally from New Zealand, Zachary is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), in Germany. Prior to this he was a junior group leader at the chair of Microbial Ecology at the Technical University of Munich, and later this year will move to the Wellcome Sanger Institute as a postdoctoral fellow. More about Zachary at his website here: https://zacharyardern.com/ #evolution #genesis #christianity --- About the channel --- Dan and Phil are mates who like talking apologetics, philosophy, ethics and theology. They interview Christians who are evangelists, authors, scientists, apologists, comedians or simply interested in talking about big topics. In the future, we're looking to interview people from other faiths and atheists in a non-confrontational format. We put all interviews on a podcast. We aim to update the podcast every other week: https://criticalwitness.uk/podcast If long form interviews aren't your thing and you just want short, digestible videos, subscribe for our #shortconvos from our longer conversations that come when we have time. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Insta and let us know what you think of the conversations. Find: @CritWitnessUK Finally we're looking to feature other writings on our website. If you write on the topics above get in touch! https://criticalwitness.uk/blog Want more content? Support what we do on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/criticalwitness

Today on Mushroom Hour we are joined by the incredible myco-maven Mia Maltz PhD. As a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow in the Division of Biomedical Sciences at UC Riverside, her research focuses on fungal communities and functional ecology in novel ecosystems, including pumice plains, drying lakebeds, and the lung mycobiome. Mia studied at the University of California, Irvine where she received my Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, with an emphasis on Ecological Restoration and Fungi. Her dissertation work in Kathleen Treseder’s Lab of Fungi, Ecosystems, and Global Change looked at the effects of habitat fragmentation and ecosystem degradation on fungal community composition and function. For her dissertation research, Mia investigated whether restoration techniques affect fungi and evaluated the efficacy of methods for restoring mycorrhizal fungal function within degraded landscapes. As an ecologist working at the interface of community ecology, biogeography, and mycology, her work broadly focuses on community responses to environmental perturbations, which feedback to influence plant and fungal community structure and ecosystem functioning.    TOPICS COVERED:  Discovering a Passion for Permaculture & Ecological Restoration  The Power of Showing Up & Making Connections  Importance of Surveys Prior to Any Course of Bioremediation  Functions of Different Mycorrhizal Fungi  Roles of Saprobic Fungi & Pathogenic Fungi in Ecological Restoration   Plant and Microbial Communications  Importance of Precautionary Principle  Ecological BioStimulation & BioAugmentation  Founding of CoRenewal & Amazon MycoRenewal Project  Open-Source Research Protocols  Future Economic Significance of Bioremediation  Environmental Justice   Dust Microbiome & Fungal Ecosystems in the Air  Women in Mycology  EPISODE RESOURCES:  Mia Maltz Academic Website: https://sites.uci.edu/maltz/   Mia Maltz Personal Website: http://miamaltz.com/   Mia Maltz IG: https://www.instagram.com/myceliumia/   Mia Maltz Twitter: https://twitter.com/miamaltz   CoRenewal & Amazon MycoRenewal: https://www.amazonmycorenewal.org/   John Todd: https://www.toddecological.com/   Jan Colemeier: https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Mycology-Higher-Jan-Kohlmeyer/dp/1483241882   Treseder Lab: http://faculty.sites.uci.edu/tresederlab/   Dr. Michael Allen: https://ccb.ucr.edu/facilities/lab   Mycological Society of America - Students: https://msastudents.org/   CZNet: https://criticalzone.org/   Protocols.io: https://www.protocols.io/   Phlebia centrifuga (fungi): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlebia_centrifuga   

"Why are some fungi helpful and others harmful?" asks Paul Glaister in Reading. Rutherford and Fry try to outdo each other with fungal top trumps to get to grips with the answer. Decomposition ecologist Lynne Boddy, Professor of Microbial Ecology at Cardiff University, helps Hannah calculate the amount of dead plant material we’d be buried in across the globe, if we didn’t have fungi to recycle it. And she describes her first fungal encounter in her student flat which was riddled with dry rot, and explains how without fungi, we wouldn’t have plants. On Adam’s team is Curator of Mycology, Dr. Bryn Dentiger, at the Natural History Museum of Utah. Bryn tells Adam that he can’t think of a single food that doesn’t have some association with fungus. And the links are mostly positive rather than just mould on the top of your jam or rotten fruit in your fridge. He introduces Adam to the Humungous Fungus – the biggest living organism on Earth - and they get excited at the prospect of 20,000 different fungal sexes. The pros and cons of fungi don’t stop there. Microbiologist Dr. Ada Hagan,in Michigan lists some of the fungal diseases we’re prone to, and the numerous drugs derived from fungi that help treat a whole host of common diseases. Presenters: Hannah Fry & Adam Rutherford Producer: Fiona Roberts

Today on Mushroom Hour we are joined by the distinguished Lynne Boddy, Professor of Microbial Ecology at Cardiff University. After undergraduate studies in Biology and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Exeter, she was interested in any and every type of ecology. A fortuitous position at the University of London led her to studying wood decay processes, which would turn out to be the subject of her PhD. That work snowballed into a 40-year exploration of wood decay processes with fungi at its core. As well as scientifically challenging and environmentally of massive consequences, mycelia and their interactions have a huge aesthetic appeal for Professor Boddy. There are so many burning questions when it comes to fungal biology, fungi’s relationships to food sources, fungi’s relationship to other fungi and other microorganisms that she, along with around 40 PhD students, post-docs and other co-workers, have striven and are striving to answer. Lynne’s passion for fungi laces out into studies of mycorrhizal fungi, the rising amateur mycologist community, and nearly every other aspect of how fungi will change human lives. There is an obvious joy in her communication of this information to both student audiences and to the public at large. We’re about to enter an exciting world of fungal battles, life and death struggles, epic hunts for food and the complexities of non-human intelligence. Topics Covered:Professor Boddy’s PhD ResearchWood Decay ProcessesFungi's Role in Wood DecayEndophytesFungal Competitive StrategiesResource Unit Restricted Fungi Cord-Developing FungiHow Does Mycelium Choose Where to Grow?How Does Mycelium Pass Information?Mycelium Network ArchitectureDoes Mycelium Have Memory?Heartwood Rot FungiImpact of Climate Change on FungiImportance of Amateur ContributionsEpisode Resources:Lynne Boddy Website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/view/81120-boddy-lynnePhanerochaete velutina (fungi): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhanerochaeteHypholoma fasciculare (fungi): http://www.mushroomexpert.com/hypholoma_fasciculare.htmlPhallus impudicus (fungi): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phallus_impudicusMegacollybia platyphylla (fungi): https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/megacollybia-platyphylla.phpDirected, Recorded, Produced by: Mushroom Hour (@welcome_to_mushroom_hour) Music by: Ancient Baby (https://peckthetowncrier.bandcamp.com/) Art by: Wyn Di Stefano (http://www.wyndistefano.com/)

Professor Wood specializes in the roles of soil microbial communities and is currently studying the importance of microbial diversity impacting plant diversity in rainforests. In this podcast, she explores How microbial communities in soil may work to reduce plant species that are too dominate, Why studying the importance of microbes in the environment involves following them by trait rather than by taxonomy, and How a better understanding of the ecology of microbial communities in the rainforest may lend itself to following rainforest response to fire damage. Dr. Jen Wood is an associate lecturer in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy, and Microbiology at La Trobe University in Australia. She's just begun co-heading a laboratory that centers on understanding the role of microbes in ecosystems so that scientists might better manage these systems, whether in an agricultural, rainforest, or human-gut setting. She describes a particular study near Queensland examining why rainforests are so botanically diverse. They've observed that something happens when the plants move from the seedling to sapling stage that manages and sets up this effective balance. The evidence points to microbes killing off dominate species, maintaining a degree of balance.  She discusses many findings, challenges, and procedures that spin from this study. For example, when they try and compare soil patches, the microbial turnover is too great and the rhizosphere is so interconnected that separating out by species is too complicated. Therefore, rather than compare three seedling patches taxonomically, they compare them by microbial traits. A trait is any physical or morphological attribute that helps an organism compete. Examples include motility, presence of efflux pumps, ability to produce antibiotics, and ability to undergo chemotaxis. She notes that when comparing three patches by microbial traits, they've found patterns in the data. She also addresses fire in rainforests and studying recovery and ways to understand competition in these environments. For more, see her information page on La Trobe's website, scholars.latrobe.edu.au/display/j5wood; her personal website, jenwoodmicro.wordpress.com; and follow her on Twitter, @JW_ilikedirt. Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Karen E. Nelson, Ph.D. is the President of the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), which has received a grant from the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World. Prior to being appointed President, she held a number of other positions at the Institute, including Director of JCVI's Rockville Campus, and Director of Human Microbiology and Metagenomics in the Department of Human Genomic Medicine at JCVI. Dr. Nelson received her undergraduate degree from the University of the West Indies, and her Ph.D. from Cornell University. She has authored or co-authored over 200 peer reviewed publications, edited three books, and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the journal Microbial Ecology. Dr. Nelson is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences. Other honors include being named ARCS Scientist of the Year 2017; a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology; being inducted into the Indian National Academy of Sciences in 2018; and being appointed an Honorary Professor at the University of the West Indies as well as a Helmholtz International Fellow. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in microbial ecology, microbial genomics, microbial physiology and metagenomics. Dr. Nelson has led several genomic and metagenomic efforts, and led the first human metagenomics study that was published in 2006. Additional ongoing studies in her group include metagenomic approaches to study the ecology of the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals, studies on the relationship between the microbiome and various human and animal disease conditions, reference genome sequencing and analysis primarily for the human body, and other -omics studies.

 My guest is Sandra Phoma, she's from Mafikeng and studying in Pretoria, South Africa. In this episode, we learn that growing up Sandra had many interests ranging from arts, sports, and academic activities. After taking a gap year, she decided to focus on science and after fell in love with it. She tells us that she ventured into the field of ocean science with the skills she learned from her honors and a Masters's degree in microbiology. Currently, Sandra is a PhD candidate in ocean microbial ecology. Her work involves understanding the diversity, biogeography and functionality of the ocean microbiome. The sampling area includes waters south of Africa (South Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean). She tells us about this research and the importance. During the PhD Sandra has had the opportunity to mentor, teach, and help lead other young scientists which she enjoyed. The European Union has also recognized Sandra as the South African ambassador for the All-Atlantic Ocean Youth youth program that helps connect local communities back to the ocean. Sandra mentions that despite the many successes in her academic journey,  it can be a lonely one, primarily as a first-generation postgraduate student. Lastly, Sandra tells us how she would run her own lab if she was a supervisor, Beyonce is involved! Tune in to hear all about it and more. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/RootofSciPod?locale.x=en_US)

Kenneth & Blaire Mossman Professor of Microbiology, Steven W. Wilhelm, joins the show to talk about cyanobacteria, the problems presented by blue-green algae blooms, and the research he's conducting in the lab. In this episode, you'll learn: What the difference is between a blue-green algal bloom and a “dead zone” Why the switch from ammonium nitrate to urea as fertilizer about 25 years ago coincided with blue-green algal bloom issues In what ways toxic algal blooms are detrimental to humans and other species Cyanobacteria is responsible for carrying out more than 25% of the photosynthesis on the planet, which means that about one out of every four breaths of oxygen you take is thanks to these single-celled bacteria that can be found in abundance in every aquatic system in the world. But what happens when there's too much growth of cyanobacteria, and what causes overgrowth?   Wilhelm explains that concerning algal blooms are driven primarily by human activity—specifically those activities which result in high levels of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus being pumped into the environment and contributing to rapid population increases in cyanobacteria. When this happens, the algal blooms that form fundamentally change the water systems they are in by pushing out algae that may be better fish food, and producing toxins called microcystin and other compounds which can be harmful to other species, including humans. When these blooms die, they become food for heterotrophic bacteria that consume oxygen. As a result of this, “dead zones” form, which have significant impacts on fish habitat and other forms of aquatic life.    So, what can be done about this problem? Wilhelm and the team at his lab spend a lot of time sequencing RNA and DNA in order to investigate why different organisms emerge under different circumstances. The hope is that with a better understanding of why cyanotoxins do so well under certain conditions (as opposed to more beneficial algae), it will be possible to intervene with a treatment or other method and prevent or limit further growth.  Tune in for all the details and visit http://wilhelmlab.utk.edu/ to learn more. Available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2Os0myK

Learn about the invisible harms of thirdhand smoke; massive viruses that blur the line between the living and non-living; and why whales get lost during solar storms. Moviegoers contaminate nonsmoking movie theater with 'thirdhand' cigarette smoke by Kelsey Donk Moviegoers contaminate nonsmoking movie theater with “thirdhand” cigarette smoke. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/aaft-mcn030220.php  Thirdhand smoke wafting off moviegoers hurts air quality in theaters. (2020, March 5). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/thirdhand-smoke-fumes-air-quality-movie-theaters  Sheu, R., Stönner, C., Ditto, J. C., Klüpfel, T., Williams, J., & Gentner, D. R. (2020). Human transport of thirdhand tobacco smoke: A prominent source of hazardous air pollutants into indoor nonsmoking environments. Science Advances, 6(10), eaay4109. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aay4109  Massive viruses that blur the line between living and non-living by Cameron Duke Al-Shayeb, B., Sachdeva, R., Chen, L.-X., Ward, F., Munk, P., Devoto, A., Castelle, C. J., Olm, M. R., Bouma-Gregson, K., Amano, Y., He, C., Méheust, R., Brooks, B., Thomas, A., Lavy, A., Matheus-Carnevali, P., Sun, C., Goltsman, D. S. A., Borton, M. A., … Banfield, J. F. (2020). Clades of huge phages from across Earth’s ecosystems. Nature, 578(7795), 425–431. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2007-4  Huge bacteria-eating viruses close gap between life and non-life: Large bacteriophages carry bacterial genes, including CRISPR and ribosomal proteins. (2020, February 12). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200212131458.htm  Solar storms blind whales because they mess with magnetoreception by Cameron Duke Solar storms may leave gray whales “blind” and stranded. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200224111356.htm  Granger, J., Walkowicz, L., Fitak, R., & Johnsen, S. (2020). Gray whales strand more often on days with increased levels of atmospheric radio-frequency noise. Current Biology, 30(4), R155–R156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.01.028  Johnsen, S., & Lohmann, K. J. (2008). Magnetoreception in animals. Physics Today, 61(3), 29–35. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2897947  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing

How can the intricate relationship between soil microbiota and plants be managed for improved plant health? Linda Kinkel discusses new insights into the plant rhizosphere and the ways that some Streptomyces isolates can protect agricultural crops against bacterial, fungal, oomycete, and nematode infections. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: The soil microbiome is extremely dynamic, with boom-and-bust cycles driven by nutrient fluxes, microbial interactions, plant-driven microbial interactions, and signaling interactions. Finding the source of these boom-and-bust cycles can help people to manage the microbiome communities and produce plant-beneficial communities for agricultural purposes.  Rhizosphere soil is soil closely associated with the root and is distinct from rhizoplane soil that directly touches the root. The endophytic rhizosphere are those microbes that get inside the root. Many scientists view these communities as a continuum rather than sharply delineated. Plants provide necessary carbon for the largely heterotrophic soil microbiota, and these microorganisms help the plants in several ways too:  Microbes mediate plant growth by production of plant growth hormones. Microbes provide nutrients through mechanisms like nitrogen fixation or phosphorus solubilization. Microbes protect the plant from stress or drought conditions. Through a University of Minnesota plant pathology program, potatos were passaged in a field for over 2 decades to study potato diseases. Over time, researchers found fewer diseases in test crops, which led the plot to be abandoned in the late 1970s. In the 1980s, Dr. Neil Anderson planted potatoes to see if they would develop disease, but neither Verticillium wilt nor potato scab developed among the plants. Soil from the field (and on the potatoes) contained Streptomyces isolates that showed antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and oomycetes. This discovery led Neil, new University of Minnesota professor Linda, and their collaborators to study the antimicrobial activity of natural Streptomyces isolates from around the world. Inoculation quickly adds specific microbial lineages to soil microbiome communities. Alternatively, land can be managed by providing nutrients to encourage the growth of specific species, like Streptomyces, within a given plot, but this takes longer to develop. How are soil microbiomes inoculated? Microbes can be: Added to the seed coating before planting.  Placed in the furrow when the seed is planted. Distributed into the irrigation system. Links for this Episode: Linda Kinkel website at University of Minnesota Essarioui A. et al. Inhibitory and Nutrient Use Phenotypes Among Coexisting Fusarium and Streptomyces Populations Suggest Local Coevolutionary Interactions in Soil. Environmental Microbiology. 2020. Schlatter D.C. et al. Inhibitory Interaction Networks Among Coevolved Streptomyces Populations from Prairie Soils. PLoS One. 2019.  Schlatter D.C. et al. Resource Use of Soilborne Streptomyces Varies with Location, Phylogeny, and Nitrogen Amendment. Microbial Ecology. 2013. Small Things Considered blog: Are Oomycetes Fungi or What? International Year of Plant Health HOM Tidbit: Austin-Bourke P.M. Emergence of Potato Blight, 1843-1846. Nature. 1965.  

Victoria worked in the field of Microbial Ecology and was a high achiever. She encountered a major hurdle when she realized that under the surface she had no identity for herself. Victoria knew what she was; just not who she was. She was a high achieving and competent woman who was unable to define herself and had lost her identity and with it, her confidence. Surrounded by talented and multi-passionate women she saw a common thread. They could not see their own brilliance because of mental blocks such as fear and confusion. Now she teaches her own mindset brand and is a confidence coach and has recently done a TedX Talk. She helps service-based women and entrepreneurs clear toxic mental blocks that prevent them from tapping into and monetizing their brand brilliance. Learn to ignite your confidence and to never back down from fear. Learn how to get started now! Victora Baylor believes we are all meant to shine, and learning your brand brilliance will make sure you do. You can reach Victoria at www.victoriabaylor.com Listen to this podcast if you are:-Tired of passing up opportunities due to fear-Confused about who you really are, not just what you do-Pulled in a million directions not knowing what to focus on-Feeling stuck in work that doesn't fulfill you

What do poop transplants, human donuts, and ecosystems have in common? Listen as Dr. Andrea McBeth, co-founder and CEO of Flora Medicine, talks all about all the microbes in a healthy human gut, and also describes some creative ways to treat our guts when things go horribly wrong. Tune in for the scoop on poop. Click here to see some images from the slide show. This talk was recorded at the talk The Microbiome: Fecal Transplant and Microbial Ecology at the Kiggins Theatre in September 2019. ******** Want to come to an event? Visit www.ScienceOnTapORWA.org for more info. Thanks to Graham Tully and Stephen Perry for sound production. As always, a final thanks to Jonathan Coulton for the use of his song "Mandelbrot Set" as our theme music.  

We'll take a look into the future with Dr. Billy Kingery, as we discuss  how emerging biotechnologies are changing the way can measure, understand, and manage farm systems.

Cheese rinds contain microbial communities that are relatively simple to study in the lab while offering insight into other, more complex microbial ecosystems. Rachel Dutton discusses her work studying these cheese microbiomes, one of the few microbial ecosystem types where almost all of the microorganisms are culturable. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways The cheese microbiome makes a great study system because The communities are relatively simple (as few as 3 different microbial species) The microbial members are almost all culturable (in stark contrast to most microbial communities) The microbes colonize the cheese rind as a biofilm, which consists of the microbes and their secreted extracellular products. Like all biofilm communities, architecture and spatial structure are important for microbial interactions on cheese rinds, as are oxygen gradations, food access, and proximity to microbial neighbors. Rachel and her lab performed DNA sequencing on over 150 cheese samples from 10 countries to identify the microbes present on these rinds. By comparing these sequences to those they could grow in the lab (Rachel’s lab makes “in vitro” cheese medium consisting of desiccated, autoclaved cheese), they realized almost all of the organisms identified by molecular means were present in their cultures. Does the cheese environment influence the microbial communities or do the microbial communities influence the cheese environment? Both! The pH, temperature, added salt and temperature act as knobs or dials that allow cheese makers to fine tune the final cheese product. Rachel was inspired to work on cheese after taking the Microbial Ecology course at Woods Hole, where the students spent a lot of time looking at the beautiful but complex interactions within microbial mats. Upon cutting open some Tomme de Savoie from a French colleague, she noted similarities between the microbial mat and the layered cheese rind Featured Quotes “The biofilm that colonizes the surface of the cheese has a lot to do with how the cheese ends up looking and smelling and tasting, and we actually eat this biofilm when we eat the cheese.” “We’re able to see that of all of the things that we identified by reasonable sequence abundance, we could also find them in culture. This told us that we were able to get a lot of these microbes in culture, which is not really possible in microbial ecosystems, but is one of the really strong advantages of working in the fermented food community.”  “We’re looking at these interactions because they’re happening on cheese and we can study them in the lab but they are things that are happening broadly across ecosystems, which I think is very exciting.” “We’ve done some work on the succession of species over time. You have these very very reproducible successions over time, even though a lot of these cheeses are not inoculated with specific species; these are species that are coming in from the environment but they’re very reproducible communities. There are some beautiful dynamics that happen and we’re starting to look at the interactions between species that may be driving some of these dynamics.” “We have this big need for model systems. One of the things I hope is that we’ll have more people developing simple model systems for microbial ecology so we can compare results and see what the general principles are.” Links for This Episode MTM Listener Survey, only takes 3 minutes! Thanks;) Rachel Dutton Lab Website Wolfe BE, Sutton JE, Santarelli M, and Dutton RJ. Cheese Rind Communities Provide Tractable Systems for in situ and in vitro Studies of Microbial Diversity. Cell 2014. Wolfe BE and Dutton RJ. Towards an ecosystems approach to cheese microbiology. Book chapter: Cheese and Microbes. ASM Press and Microbiology Spectrum (2014). Microbes After Hours: The Microbiology of Cheese (YouTube) Competition and Cooperation of Cheese Rind Microbes Exposed (The Scientist) Related: The Natural History of Cheese Mites HOM Tidbit: Peoria Historian Blog Post HOM Tidbit: Journal of Bacteriology Classic Spotlight: Crowd Sourcing Provided PenicilliumStrains for the War Effort

Patrick Venail is a 39 year-old, French-Colombian community ecologist. He got his master’s degree in Biodiversity, Evolution and Environment at the Université de Montpellier II (France) on 2006 and his PhD on Ecology and Evolution from the same institution in 2010. In 2011 the French Society of Ecology awarded him as the best young ecology researcher after his publication in Nature about testing the influence of dispersal on the diversity and functioning of experimental metacommunities. From 2010 to 2013 he worked as post-doc fellow, first at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá (Colombia) and later at the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Michigan (USA) where he started using phytoplankton as an experimental model system. Since April 2013 he is a Senior Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Geneva (Switzerland) in the Microbial Ecology group. His research focuses on understanding biodiversity (that is, the diversity of life). His interests are at the interface between microbiology, ecology and evolution. Working with microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, microscopic algae) allows him to explore both ecological and evolutionary processes simultaneously. He has mostly worked under controlled laboratory conditions but has recently been involved in several fieldwork studies in Russia and Ecuador. Currently he is focused in lake systems and the benefits they provide to humans, and into understanding the link between phytoplankton diversity and water quality. He has contributed to over 20 major scientific publications so far. 

In this episode we explore the research that's going on pertaining to the microbiome as we talk with Jack Gilbert. He is one of the leading scientists in the area of microbial ecology. If you have done any reading about the microbiome online, you've probably come across his name.Jack has been involved in many research projects, and has published studies which relate to many areas of microbial ecology. He shares with us a bit of his story and we cover a lot of ground relating to all things microbial, but the theme that stood out to me is how we are all connected, how we need to steward our environment wherever we are, and how we need to use our brains to critically evaluate the information presented to us.Jack does a great job communicating these concepts and ideas, and I really enjoyed chatting to him.If you also get some value out of this show we'd appreciate if you'd take two minuets to give us a rating and review. This is a simple way of supporting us to keep doing what we're doing what we're doing.If your business wants to partner with the Probiotic Life, we're still looking for some strategic sponsorships. We're also doing some more collaborations to get things moving, so if you'd like to collaborate, reach out and connect!Here are some ways to find out more about Dr. Jack Gilbert:Lab WebsiteGoogle ScholarTwitterShow Notes- faculty director of The Microbiome Centre- professor at the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago- senior scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory- co-author of Dirt Is Good (with Rob Knight)- learned microbiology & physical chemistry in many different fields- spent time in Antartica studying bacterial proteins- got interested in understanding how microbes reacted & adapted to their environments in the world- this became his new passion- over the last ten years has become involved with human microbiome research- came to view the human body is simply another ecosystem seeking equilibrium, much like the sea/soil/plants, and we can treat it as suchWhat Aspect of Research is Jack Excited About Currently?- systems biology: viewing the world in a very connected way- how do microbes affect everything else in their environment?- capturing the complexity of these connections, so it can be predicted and adjustedGaps & Progress in Modern Research- concept of “one health”, the health of humans and all ecosystems are intrinsically linked- discussion of microbial environments in Amish and Hutterite communities- what are the associations between people and their disease, and other issues?- research is suggesting that consequences of severing ourselves from our environment could be much more severe than the risks of interacting with that environment- interact with your environment while still using common sense, e.g. wash your hands after petting animals- some authorities say they must give blanket statements regarding possible exposure to pathogens, in case of people not using common sense- you may be saving lives by doing this, but what is the cost to people's quality of life and potential to develop lifelong health complications?- what product could be created to provide to people who don't have access to a natural environment, to help their immune systems develop?Making Changes- for specialised information to become actionable to people who don't know that field, it must be put in a form that people can understand- Jack goes out and talks to many groups of people, because for change to happen, popular opinion needs to be swayed- finding a balance between letting the public know scientists are working on solutions to help them, but discouraging them from taking the untested research into their own handsContext is Everything- in a public bathroom, hot soapy water for cleaning is fine, sterilising the floor does little to prevent someone catching infectious illness- however, where someone is immunocompromised or with open wounds, e.g. a hospital, sterilisation is more beneficial- gearing public statements of what the public should be doing are geared towards protecting the most vulnerable in our society; unfortunately, this could potentially have negative impact on those who are not so vulnerable- listen to your doctor, be informed, and critically evaluate whatever you are toldCurrent Projects- boosting children's immune systems, immunology- ways to make plants more resilient to stress and disease- ways to negate use of fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides- all these contribute to the “one health” mandateClosing Thoughts- examining the role by which the world around us can be leveraged to impact health positively- being more engaged with the world around us, cultivating and interacting with a more biodiverse environment- Jack's book “Dirt Is Good” is a guide, with all the questions Jack's ever been asked about how the microbiome relates to our health; the decisions we can make with the information we currently have

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss fungi. These organisms are not plants or animals but a kingdom of their own. Millions of species of fungi live on the Earth and they play a crucial role in ecosystems, enabling plants to obtain nutrients and causing material to decay. Without fungi, life as we know it simply would not exist. They are also a significant part of our daily life, making possible the production of bread, wine and certain antibiotics. Although fungi brought about the colonisation of the planet by plants about 450 million years ago, some species can kill humans and devastate trees. With: Lynne Boddy Professor of Fungal Ecology at Cardiff University Sarah Gurr Professor of Food Security in the Biosciences Department at the University of Exeter David Johnson N8 Chair in Microbial Ecology at the University of Manchester Producer: Victoria Brignell.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss fungi. These organisms are not plants or animals but a kingdom of their own. Millions of species of fungi live on the Earth and they play a crucial role in ecosystems, enabling plants to obtain nutrients and causing material to decay. Without fungi, life as we know it simply would not exist. They are also a significant part of our daily life, making possible the production of bread, wine and certain antibiotics. Although fungi brought about the colonisation of the planet by plants about 450 million years ago, some species can kill humans and devastate trees. With: Lynne Boddy Professor of Fungal Ecology at Cardiff University Sarah Gurr Professor of Food Security in the Biosciences Department at the University of Exeter David Johnson N8 Chair in Microbial Ecology at the University of Manchester Producer: Victoria Brignell.

Dr. Edward DeLong is a Professor in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawai’i Manoa as well as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. When he’s not working, Ed loves to be out in nature. He enjoys spending time outside with his family, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling in the beautiful coral reefs near his house. Ed has also taken up yoga to help him stay limber and relaxed. Research in Ed’s lab brings together a variety of disciplines to study microbial communities in the ocean. He is interested in their ecology, evolution, biochemistry, genomics, and their impacts on marine systems. Particularly of interest for Ed are the microscopic organisms that are the primary producers or “forests of the ocean” responsible for releasing oxygen and serving as food for other organisms in marine food chains. Ed received his B.S. in Bacteriology from the University of California, Davis and his Ph.D. in Marine Biology from the Scripps Institute of Oceanography. Afterwards, he conducted postdoctoral research at Indiana University. Ed has worked as a research scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, a faculty member at the University of California, Santa Barbara, a research scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and a faculty member at MIT before accepting his current position in Hawai’i. His honors and achievements include the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, the DuPont Young Faculty Award, the Apple Bioinformatics Cluster Award, the Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky Medal of the European Geosciences Union, the Proctor and Gamble Award in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, American Society for Microbiology D.C. White Research and Mentorship Award, the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences Outstanding Alumni Award, A.G. Huntsman Medal for Excellence in Marine Science, and the Moore Foundation Marine Microbiology Investigator Award. Ed is also an Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Academy of Microbiology. Ed has also been elected as an Associate of the European Molecular Biology Organization and is the Vice President and President Elect of the International Society of Microbial Ecology. In addition, he currently serves as the co-director of the Simons Collaboration on Ocean Processes and Ecology (SCOPE). Ed joined us for a conversation about his experiences in life and science.

In this episode Dr. Sara Kim discusses the history, diagnosis, consequences, and treatment of bacterial vaginosis.    feedback@obgyn.fm   ACOG. Vaginisits Practice Bulletin. (2015). Chawla, R. B., Preena; Chadha, Sanjim; Grover, Sujatha; Garg, Suneela. Comparison of Hay's Criteria with Nugent's Scoring System for Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis. Biomed Research International 2013 (2013). Eschenbach, D. A. History and review of bacterial vaginosis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 169, 441-445 (1993). Fettweis, J. B., J Paul; Serrano, Myrna; Sheth, Nihar; Girerd, Philippe; Edwards, David; Strauss, Jerome; Jefferson, Kimberly; Buck, Gregory, Vaginal Microbiome Consortium. Differences in vaginal microbiome in African American women versus women of European ancestry. Microbiology 160, 2272-2282 (2014). Greenwood, J. P., MJ. Transfer of Haemophilus vaginalis Gardner and Dukes to a New Genus, Gardnerella: G. vaginalis (Gardner and Dukes). International Journal of Systematic Bacteriology 30, 170-178 (1980). Hillier, S. N., Robert; Eschenbach, David; Krohn, Marijane; Gibbs, Ronald; Martin, David; Cotach, Mary Frances; Edelman, Robert; Pastorek, Joseph; Rao, Vijaya; McNellis, Donald; Regan, Joan; Carey, Christopher; Klebanoff, Mary A. Association between bacterial vaginosis and preterm delivery of a low-birth-weight infant. New England Journal of Medicine 333, 1737-1742 (1995). Koumans, E. S., Maya; Bruce, Carol; McQuillan, Geraldine; Kendrick, Juliette; Sutton; MAdeline; Markowitz, Lauri. The Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis in the United States, 2001-2004; Associations with Symptosm, Sexual Behaviors, and Reproductive Health. Sexually Transmitted Diseaese 34, 864-869 (2007). Lachiewicz, M. M., Laura; Jaiyeoba, Oluwatosin. Pelvic Surgical Site Infection in Gynecologic Surgery. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2015 (2014). Larsson, P.-G. a. C., Bodil. Does pre- and postoperative metronidazole treatment lower vaginal cuff infection rate after abdominal hysterectomy among women with bacterial vaginosis? Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol 10, 133-140 (2002). Lin, L. S., J; Kimber, N; Shott, S; Tangora, J; Aroutcheva, A; Mazees, MB; Wells, A; Cohen, A; Faro, S. The Role of Bacterial Vaginosis in Infection After Major Gynecologic Surgery. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology 7 (1999). Ling, Z. L., Xia; Chen, Weiguan; Luo, Yueqiu; Yuan, Li; Xia, Yaxian; Nelson, KAren; Shalei, Huang; Zhang, Shaoen; Wang, Yuezhu; Yuan, Jieli; Li, Lanjuan; Xiang, Charlie. The Restoration of the Vaginal Microbiota After Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis with Metronidazole or Probiotics. Microbial Ecology 65, 773-780 (2013). Menard, J.-P. Antibaterical treatment of bacterial vaginosis: current and emerging therapies. International Journal of Women's Health 3, 295-305 (2011). Muthuamy, S. E., Selvi. Comparison of Amsel's Criteria, Nugent Score and Culture for the Diagnosis of Bacterial Vaginosis. National Journal of Laboratory Medicine 5, 37-40 (2016). Onderdonk, A. D., Mary L; Fichorova, Raina N. The Human Microbiome during Bacterial Vaginosis. Clinical Microbiology Reviews 29, 223-238 (2016). Tebes, C. L., Catherine; Sinnott, John. The effect of treating bacterial vaginosis on preterm labor. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol 11, 123-129 (2003). Xiao, B. N., Xiaoxi; Wang, Ben; Du, Pengcheng; Na, Risu; Chen, Chen; Liao, Qinping. Predictive value of the composition of the vaginal microbiota in bacterial vaginosis, a dynamic study to identify recurrence-related flora. Scientific Reports Nature 6, doi:10.1038/srep26674 (2015).

STEMxm Episode 9-  Bias, Sexism and Bullying in STEM post-election, Discussion and Commentary  Mariel Kolker: Ms. Kolker earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rutgers in 1987. In her early career, she worked for Con Edison in manholes, inside transformers, power plants, substations, and the Emergency Control Center. She went on to earn an MBA in Finance from Fordham in 1995. She worked in finance for Con Edison, and in marketing and operations for PSE&G.  She transitioned to a teaching role in the year 2000. Today, Ms. Kolker teaches at Morristown High School.  Prior to this, she taught physics & engineering at Watchung Hills Regional High School and Morris Hills Regional High School, having had babies in between each. Ms. Kolker strives to bring real-world practicality to the teaching of both physics and engineering.  She focuses on skills that are relevant and desirable in the workplace. You can find her blog here. Dr. Jack Gilbert:  Professor Jack A Gilbert earned his Ph.D. from Unilever and Nottingham University, UK in 2002, and received his postdoctoral training at Queens University, Canada. He subsequently returned to the UK in 2005 to Plymouth Marine Laboratory as a senior scientist until his move to Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago in 2010. Currently, Professor Gilbert is in Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago, and is Group Leader for Microbial Ecology at Argonne National Laboratory. He is also Associate Director of the Institute of Genomic and Systems Biology, Research Associate at the Field Museum of Natural History, and Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory. Dr. Gilbert uses molecular analysis to test fundamental hypotheses in microbial ecology. He has authored more than 200 peer reviewed publications and book chapters on metagenomics and approaches to ecosystem ecology. In 2014 he was recognized on Crain’s Business Chicago’s 40 Under 40 List, and in 2015 he was listed as one of the 50 most influential scientists by Business Insider, and in the Brilliant Ten by Popular Scientist.   Resources & Articles Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset ~ Carol S. Dweck, PhD Gender Gap in STEM majors linked to high school job plans Michelle Dickinson is Nano Girl on YouTube; her TED talk Unconscious Bias Sexism in Science: Science postdoc told to grin and bear prof's wandering eye Thoughts on STEM Diversity by Dr. Jonathan Eisen The Mistrust of Science - A New Yorker article by Atul Gawande We Will Not Mourn, We Will Organize - Gloria Steinem   STEMxm is available on iTunes & Stitcher:

Dr Jack A Gilbert earned his Ph.D. from Unilever and Nottingham University, UK in 2002, and received his postdoctoral training at Queens University, Canada. He subsequently returned to the UK in 2005 to Plymouth Marine Laboratory at a senior scientist until his move to Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago in 2010. Dr Gilbert is Group Leader for Microbial Ecology at Argonne National Laboratory, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution and the Department of Surgery at University of Chicago, Associate Director of the Institute of Genomic and Systems Biology, and Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory. Dr. Gilbert uses molecular analysis and sequencing tools to test fundamental hypotheses in ARgone National Labmicrobial ecology. He has authored more than 160 peer reviewed publications and book chapters on metagenomics and approaches to ecosystem ecology (www.gilbertlab.com). He is currently working on generating observational and mechanistic models of microbial communities in natural, urban, built and human ecosystems. He is on the board of the Genomic Standards Consortium is a section editor for PLoS ONE and senior editor for the ISME Journal and Environmental Microbiology. Among other projects, he leads the Earth Microbiome Project Home Microbiome Project Hospital Microbiome Project and co-founded American Gut. In 2014 he was recognized on Crainâ??s Buisness Chicagoâ??s 40 Under 40 List. Dr. Gilbert was mentioned in a few interviews recently when we got into discussions on the microbiome of the built environment. He is a prolific researcher and speaker we are thrilled to have been able to schedule him this week.

Dr Jack A Gilbert earned his Ph.D. from Unilever and Nottingham University, UK in 2002, and received his postdoctoral training at Queens University, Canada. He subsequently returned to the UK in 2005 to Plymouth Marine Laboratory at a senior scientist until his move to Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago in 2010. Dr Gilbert is Group Leader for Microbial Ecology at Argonne National Laboratory, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution and the Department of Surgery at University of Chicago, Associate Director of the Institute of Genomic and Systems Biology, and Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory. Dr. Gilbert uses molecular analysis and sequencing tools to test fundamental hypotheses in ARgone National Labmicrobial ecology. He has authored more than 160 peer reviewed publications and book chapters on metagenomics and approaches to ecosystem ecology (www.gilbertlab.com). He is currently working on generating observational and mechanistic models of microbial communities in natural, urban, built and human ecosystems. He is on the board of the Genomic Standards Consortium is a section editor for PLoS ONE and senior editor for the ISME Journal and Environmental Microbiology. Among other projects, he leads the Earth Microbiome Project Home Microbiome Project Hospital Microbiome Project and co-founded American Gut. In 2014 he was recognized on Crainâ??s Buisness Chicagoâ??s 40 Under 40 List. Dr. Gilbert was mentioned in a few interviews recently when we got into discussions on the microbiome of the built environment. He is a prolific researcher and speaker we are thrilled to have been able to schedule him this week.

Dr Jack A Gilbert earned his Ph.D. from Unilever and Nottingham University, UK in 2002, and received his postdoctoral training at Queens University, Canada. He subsequently returned to the UK in 2005 to Plymouth Marine Laboratory at a senior scientist until his move to Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago in 2010. Dr Gilbert is Group Leader for Microbial Ecology at Argonne National Laboratory, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution and the Department of Surgery at University of Chicago, Associate Director of the Institute of Genomic and Systems Biology, and Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory. Dr. Gilbert uses molecular analysis and sequencing tools to test fundamental hypotheses in microbial ecology. He has authored more than 160 peer reviewed publications and book chapters on metagenomics and approaches to ecosystem ecology (www.gilbertlab.com). He is currently working on generating observational and mechanistic models of microbial communities in natural, urban, built and human ecosystems. He is on the board of the Genomic Standards Consortium is a section editor for PLoS ONE and senior editor for the ISME Journal and Environmental Microbiology. Among other projects, he leads the Earth Microbiome Project Home Microbiome Project Hospital Microbiome Project and co-founded American Gut. In 2014 he was recognized on Crain's Buisness Chicago's 40 Under 40 List. Dr. Gilbert was mentioned in a few interviews recently when we got into discussions on the microbiome of the built environment. He is a prolific researcher and speaker we are thrilled to have been able to schedule him this week. LEARN MORE about what's really happening in our indoor environments this week on IAQ Radio!

Dr Jack A Gilbert earned his Ph.D. from Unilever and Nottingham University, UK in 2002, and received his postdoctoral training at Queens University, Canada. He subsequently returned to the UK in 2005 to Plymouth Marine Laboratory at a senior scientist until his move to Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago in 2010. Dr Gilbert is Group Leader for Microbial Ecology at Argonne National Laboratory, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution and the Department of Surgery at University of Chicago, Associate Director of the Institute of Genomic and Systems Biology, and Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory. Dr. Gilbert uses molecular analysis and sequencing tools to test fundamental hypotheses in microbial ecology. He has authored more than 160 peer reviewed publications and book chapters on metagenomics and approaches to ecosystem ecology (www.gilbertlab.com). He is currently working on generating observational and mechanistic models of microbial communities in natural, urban, built and human ecosystems. He is on the board of the Genomic Standards Consortium is a section editor for PLoS ONE and senior editor for the ISME Journal and Environmental Microbiology. Among other projects, he leads the Earth Microbiome Project Home Microbiome Project Hospital Microbiome Project and co-founded American Gut. In 2014 he was recognized on Crain's Buisness Chicago's 40 Under 40 List. Dr. Gilbert was mentioned in a few interviews recently when we got into discussions on the microbiome of the built environment. He is a prolific researcher and speaker we are thrilled to have been able to schedule him this week. LEARN MORE about what's really happening in our indoor environments this week on IAQ Radio!

While investigating fungi and bacteria that precipitate manganese from coal mine drainages, Dominique Chaput, a microbiology post-doc doing interdisciplinary work in Mineral Sciences uncovers a large diversity of microbes living in these toxic waters and discovers some algae that also remove manganese. Understanding the roles microbes play in removing metals from the environment promises to contribute to bioremediation effectiveness in waters contaminated by coal mining.

8th October 2012 - Speakers: Dr Dave Spratt, Reader in Microbial Ecology, UCL Eastman Dental Institute “Microbial ecology”, Professor Jonathan Knowles, Professor of Biomaterials Science and Head of the Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, "Biomaterials for tissue regeneration”, Professor Nikolaos Donos, Director of Research and Chair of Department of Clinical Research, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, "Association between periodontaloral diseases and chronic diseases", Professor Richard Watt, Chair of Dental Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology & Health, “Impact of social inequalities to oral health” Followed by panel discussion, Panel: Dr Sean Nair (Reader in Cellular Microbiology, UCL Eastman Dental Institute), Professor Brian Henderson (Biossard Chair of Oral Biochemistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute) Professor Stephen Porter (Institute Director, UCL Eastman Dental Institute), Professor Ian Needleman (Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Evidence-Based Healthcare,UCL Eastman Dental Institute), and speakers, Chair: Raymond MacAllister, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Director, UCL Division of Medicine

8th October 2012 - Speakers: Dr Dave Spratt, Reader in Microbial Ecology, UCL Eastman Dental Institute “Microbial ecology”, Professor Jonathan Knowles, Professor of Biomaterials Science and Head of the Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, "Biomaterials for tissue regeneration”, Professor Nikolaos Donos, Director of Research and Chair of Department of Clinical Research, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, "Association between periodontaloral diseases and chronic diseases", Professor Richard Watt, Chair of Dental Public Health, Institute of Epidemiology & Health, “Impact of social inequalities to oral health” Followed by panel discussion, Panel: Dr Sean Nair (Reader in Cellular Microbiology, UCL Eastman Dental Institute), Professor Brian Henderson (Biossard Chair of Oral Biochemistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute) Professor Stephen Porter (Institute Director, UCL Eastman Dental Institute), Professor Ian Needleman (Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Evidence-Based Healthcare,UCL Eastman Dental Institute), and speakers, Chair: Raymond MacAllister, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Director, UCL Division of Medicine

In episode 61 of MicrobeWorld Video, filmed at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting in Vancouver, Canada on February 17th, 2012, Dr. Stan Maloy talks with Richard Lenski Ph.D., Hannah Professor of Microbial Ecology, Michigan State University, about his research into the evolution of bacteria and the new frontier of digital evolution. Lenski's Long Term Evolution Experiment with E. coli has seen over 50,000 new generations since its inception in 1998. This has led to insights such as how viruses can evolve from types that don't infect humans to ones that do. Lenski's work with E. coli has also led him into the digital world. Using computers, Lenski can achieve precise, rapid results by manipulating digital organisms. Software that evolves much like bacteria in the real world. Lenski is optimistic about the future of evolution research. Applying the generalities that have resulted from his studies to any number of other microbial species. He also sees large potential in applying what he's learned to the study of antibiotic resistance and bioengery. 

In episode 61 of MicrobeWorld Video, filmed at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting in Vancouver, Canada on February 17th, 2012, Dr. Stan Maloy talks with Richard Lenski Ph.D., Hannah Professor of Microbial Ecology, Michigan State University, about his research into the evolution of bacteria and the new frontier of digital evolution. Lenski's Long Term Evolution Experiment with E. coli has seen over 50,000 new generations since its inception in 1998. This has led to insights such as how viruses can evolve from types that don't infect humans to ones that do. Lenski's work with E. coli has also led him into the digital world. Using computers, Lenski can achieve precise, rapid results by manipulating digital organisms. Software that evolves much like bacteria in the real world. Lenski is optimistic about the future of evolution research. Applying the generalities that have resulted from his studies to any number of other microbial species. He also sees large potential in applying what he's learned to the study of antibiotic resistance and bioengery. 

In episode 61 of MicrobeWorld Video, filmed at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting in Vancouver, Canada on February 17th, 2012, Dr. Stan Maloy talks with Richard Lenski Ph.D., Hannah Professor of Microbial Ecology, Michigan State University, about his research into the evolution of bacteria and the new frontier of digital evolution. Lenski's Long Term Evolution Experiment with E. coli has seen over 50,000 new generations since its inception in 1998. This has led to insights such as how viruses can evolve from types that don't infect humans to ones that do. Lenski's work with E. coli has also led him into the digital world. Using computers, Lenski can achieve precise, rapid results by manipulating digital organisms. Software that evolves much like bacteria in the real world. Lenski is optimistic about the future of evolution research. Applying the generalities that have resulted from his studies to any number of other microbial species. He also sees large potential in applying what he's learned to the study of antibiotic resistance and bioengery. 

Thu, 1 Jan 1970 12:00:00 +0100 http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/3448/ http://epub.ub.uni-muenchen.de/3448/1/071.pdf Cameron, R. E.; King, J.; David, Charles N. Cameron, R. E.; King, J. und David, Charles N. (1970): Soil microbial ecology in Wheeler Valey, Antarctica. In: Soil Science, Vol. 109, Nr. 2: pp. 110-120. Biologie