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Microbe Talk

Microbiology Society

Microbe Talk is a podcast from the Microbiology Society, interviewing researchers about bacteria, viruses and parasites. We are the largest microbiology society in Europe, covering all aspects of microbial science.

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20:02

Improving the lifespan of antibiotics in Canada

Microbe Talk ·

2019/08/09

This month on the podcast, we spoke with Dr Mayri Alessandra Diaz De Rienzo, Ale for short, who is lecturer in Biotechnology at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Ale is currently in Quebec, Canada, visiting the lab of Professor Eric Déziel on a Microbiology Society Research Visit Grant. Ale has travelled to Canada to research how biosurfactants can work with antibiotics to make infections easier to treat, and how they might be able to improve the lifespan of antibiotics.Find out more

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11:06

MicroNews July

Microbe Talk ·

2019/07/26

This is the first episode of MicroNews, where we discuss the times microbiology, and microbiologists, have been on tv, in the papers and trending online.This month, Laura and Matt talk about the HPV vaccine, fungal diseases and antimicrobial resistance. We also hear from Professor Sally Bloomfield who talks about the link between allergies and hygiene. Links to the news stories discussed in the episode can be found

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11:24

Yeasts - the forgotten gut microbe

Microbe Talk ·

2019/07/12

Over the last decade or so, the area of microbiome research has exploded, and scientists are just starting to realise just how important the gut microbiome is for our health. However, despite the increased interest in gut microbiome research, the vast majority of studies concern bacteria, and microorganisms like yeasts are conspicuous by their absence in the literature.

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15:42

Domino Effect: Dr Lena Ciric and Sarah Jones

Microbe Talk ·

2019/06/14

This month on Microbe Talk is the second episode of Domino Effect, the podcast series where a Microbiology Society member is interviewed by another microbiologist who they have never met before. In this episode, Dr Lena Ciric, senior lecturer at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at UCL is interviewed by Sarah Jones, PhD student studying Geomicrobiology at Birkbeck and UCL.Follow Lena on Twitter: @drlenaciricFollow Sarah on Twitter: @Sarah_Jokes

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9:51

Thinking Small

Microbe Talk ·

2019/05/17

Sometimes the big picture can be too big. Microbes are everywhere, and sometimes looking at the small things can answer questions you weren’t expecting to ask.Arjan Kortholt is Associate Professor at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Arjan’s original work was studying chemotaxis; the movement of cells up or down substance concentration gradients, for example when white blood cells are chasing pathogens. However, whilst studying the proteins involved in chemotaxis, he found

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12:27

Annual Conference 2019

Microbe Talk ·

2019/04/18

Some highlights from this year's Microbiology Society Annual Conference, held in Belfast.

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13:56

Cryptococcus neoformans - The Pigeon Fungus

Microbe Talk ·

2019/03/29

On this month’s podcast, we discuss the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans with Dr Liz Ballou from the University of BirminghamIn January 2019, news broke that two patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow had tragically passed away. When tested, both patients showed signs of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. One of the patients’ deaths was unrelated to the infection, however it was a contributing factor to the death of the second patient.This month we

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12:43

Microbe Talk - Flu Review

Microbe Talk ·

2019/02/14

In 2018, influenza made headlines, with the 2017/18 flu season heralded on of the 'worst ever' for the National Health Service with the highest number of influenza-related hospital admissions since 2010. This flu season has been markedly different. But why is there so much variation? This month, we spoke with Dr John McCauley, Director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza, at the Francis Crick Institute, and Dr Othmar Engelhardt,

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26:50

Domino Effect: Lena Ciric and Paul Hoskisson

Microbe Talk ·

2019/01/11

This is our first episode of a new series called 'Domino Effect'. In this episode, Lena (@drlenaciric) interviews Paul (@PaulHoskisson) about his research history, his hobbies and the importance of science communication. Next time it will be Lena's turn in the hot seat!If you would like to get involved in a future episode of Domino Effect, e-mail l.cox@microbiologysociety.orgTo book a place at the Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2019:

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10:42

Junior Awards for Microbiology

Microbe Talk ·

2018/12/14

The panic that sets in just before taking the stand at a conference is all too common. Wouldn’t it be great if there was some way to get presenting experience in a relaxed, friendly environment?The Junior Awards for Microbiology (JAM Talks) are the monthly seminar series based in Birmingham that allows early career researchers to gain experience presenting to an audience of their peers.This month, we talked to Alice Lanne and Anja Djokic - both part of the JAM Talks Organising Committee -

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21:36

Microbes in Chernobyl

Microbe Talk ·

2018/11/09

This month, we spoke with Dr Alexandre de Menezes, soil microbiologist. Last year, Dr de Menezes went to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to see how the nuclear disaster is impacting the microbes in the soil, over 30 years later. We will cover what the soil microbiome is, why is it important and how microbes are affected by radiation

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9:58

Engaging with the public

Microbe Talk ·

2018/07/20

This month, we've caught up with microbiologist Ruth MacLaren, owner and founder of Sciencedipity. This May, Ruth was at the Eden Project running a number of activities as part of their launch week for their new exhibit Invisible Worlds. To find out more about the Invisible Worlds exhibit: https://microbepost.org/2018/06/20/invisible-worlds-at-the-eden-project/To find out more about The Microbiology Society's engagement and outreach grants, see:

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20:17

Human papillomavirus in Malawi

Microbe Talk ·

2017/09/25

Malawi, in Sub-Saharan Africa, has the highest incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in the world. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV.Earlier this year, the Microbiology Society funded one of our members, Dr Ramya Bhatia, to travel to Malawi as part of a research collaboration between Nkhoma Hospital and the University of Edinburgh.In this podcast, Ramya talks to us about her time in Malawi, and Nkhoma's highly successful cervical cancer

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28:55

Microbiome Research – Opportunity or Over-hype?

Microbe Talk ·

2017/08/30

This month, we’re bringing you a real highlight from our Annual Conference in Edinburgh: a live discussion about the state of microbiome research.A panel of experts gave their views on whether microbiome research is an opportunity, or whether it’s been over-hyped.It was a really lively event with a great audience, and it was chaired by our very own Dr Benjamin Thompson.Panelists:Prof Julian Marchesi, Imperial College LondonProf Jim Prosser, University of AberdeenDr Lindsay Hall, University

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13:53

Good Germs, Bad Germs

Microbe Talk ·

2017/07/26

Have you ever wondered about the kinds of microbes that are present in your kitchen? In the fruit bowl or the fridge, on your chopping boards or cleaning cloths?Good Germs Bad Germs is a citizen science project from the University of Oxford, allowing people to experiment on the microbial life in their kitchens and to visualise the results.This month, we went to Oxford to visit one of the households taking part in the project, and spoke to researchers Dr Jamie Larimer and Dr Beth Greenhough

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25:41

Going Viral Online

Microbe Talk ·

2017/06/30

In 2008, researchers from Google announced that they could predict outbreaks of the flu up to two weeks before the US authorities, by monitoring people's Google search behaviour.The algorithm tracked searches for flu symptoms and remedies, which would increase in the build-up to an outbreak. Flu is a serious disease that can cause up to half a million deaths each year – so Google flu trends caused a lot of excitement in the field when it emerged.But for all the hype, it didn't actually

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13:34

Does air pollution make bacteria more dangerous?

Microbe Talk ·

2017/05/31

Air pollution is a big problem. It's our single largest environmental health risk, and causes an eighth of all global deaths worldwide.We know that air pollution increases respiratory diseases and the risk of infections like pneumonia. But now, new research suggests air pollution may alter the properties of bacteria themselves, in some potentially worrying ways.This month, we spoke to Dr Julie Morrissey from the University of Leicester about the study, and what it means for our health.Image

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23:32

Annual Conference 2017 Super Roundup

Microbe Talk ·

2017/04/28

Earlier this month, the Microbiology Society hosted our Annual Conference 2017 in Edinburgh. While we were there, we managed to catch up with just a few of the researchers presenting posters and giving talks.First up, we spoke to Kirsty Fraser from Heriot-Watt University about a weird protist pathogen wreaking havoc on golf courses.Next, Dr Terry McGenity from the University of Essex told us about microbes that can survive for millennia trapped inside salt crystals.Finally, we spoke with

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17:33

Antarctic microbes from Scott's Discovery Expedition

Microbe Talk ·

2017/03/30

In 1901, Captain Robert Falcon Scott led a team of men on the Discovery Expedition to explore the mysteries of Antarctica.The expedition is famous for its scientific legacy, including the discovery of snow-free valleys, emperor penguin colonies and the location of the South Magnetic Pole.But the team also brought back some mysterious life forms living at the bottom of a lake. It took nearly 60 years for scientists to work out what they really were: cyanobacteria.Dr Anne Jungblut is a

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19:16

Bacteria from the ancient city of Troy

Microbe Talk ·

2017/02/28

Everyone knows the story of the Trojan horse.The Greeks, in a war against the Trojans, hid some soldiers inside a giant wooden horse and left it outside the city of Troy. Thinking that they’d won, the Trojans dragged the horse inside the city walls. Later that night, the Greek soldiers crept out and sacked Troy from the inside, winning the war.Our story this month is also set in ancient Troy, and has a few things in common with this mythical tale. There’s no great battle, but there is

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