Shows
MicroCastUsing Viruses to Cure Bacterial Infections -- All about Phage Therapy with Dr. Sabrina GreenDr. Green, an expert on bacteriophage, tells us all about this promising therapy for difficult to treat infections. We also discuss how laws in the US and around the world hinder or help people access this treatment.
2022-04-3030 min
MicroCastAsk a Scientist Kick-off EpisodeWe bring you interviews with experts on exciting new topics and answer all your microbe-related questions!Brought to you by the Texas Medical Center chapter of the American Society of Microbiology.
2022-04-0902 min
MicroCastWhy does E. coli matter?Hi everyone! I kick off our new "Ask a Scientist" series by talking about my own research on E. coli. What else do we need to know besides the occasional outbreak at restaurants or in our nations lettuce supply? - HannahResearched articles referenced in the episode:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4705701/
2022-04-0900 min
MicroCastFungal pathogens: Fungi that cause diseaseFungi are everything from cute little mushrooms to scary pathogens that can make you very sick. Learn about fungi and which ones cause disease from the TMC chapter of the American Society of Microbiology.
2021-09-2323 min
2021-08-0638 min
MicroCastWould you get a fecal microbiota transplant? - Interview with Dr. DupontA fascinating interview with Dr. Herbert Dupont, pioneer in the field of fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs). We explore the start of FMT's and discuss many tangential topics including strep throat, IBS, and other interesting topics.
2021-08-0647 min
MicroCastDon't eat the lettuce!! Discussing foodborne illnessRemember Chipotle's problem? Blue Bell's temporary halt of production and recall? Hear about food-borne illnesses in this new episode of MicroCast!
2021-08-0628 min
2021-08-061h 00
MicroCastMicro Warnings of Global WarmingWill global climate change have any effect on infectious disease? As permafrost melts, pathogens of the past are reintroduced, threatening humans with deadly infections and a new source of rare diseases. Warmer temperatures are accompanied by an expanding region hospital to tropical diseases and flood waters from natural disasters can spread flesh-eating bacteria. How will we fight these infections in the face of widespread antimicrobial resistance?Episode originally released in 2020
2021-07-0926 min