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The Microbe Moment is science stories and news for the microbe enthused hosted by microbe lover, Tess Deyett, Ph.D. and pharmaceutical microbiologist Jon Mitchell. In this microbiology focused podcast, we will give you exciting stories, horrid histories, and the most up-to-date news all through a microbial lens. We will even interview our friends and heroes, diving into their own microbial journey. Tess, Ph.D. was changed forever with her first glimpse into the unseen world. At her first microbiology class, she was instantly hooked, love at first sight. She went on to receive a Ph.D. from the University of California Riverside in agricultural microbiology. Microbigal Jon has had many microbe moments throughout his 3 degrees in health care and microbiology. Currently working for a pharmaceutical company, he is fascinated by medical microbiology and using beneficial microbes to fight pathogens and disease. Together they aim to show the world everyone has a microbe moment, a unique moment where microbes changed each person’s life for the better. With a little background in the microbial world, anyone can find their microbe moment. Come discover yours!
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Almost everyone has heard of the Salem witch trials but did you know this horrific moment in history has a microbe moment too? It's the 1600s and people are being accused of witchcraft, resulting in 25 deaths of innocent people, whether by hanging, pressing, or by the dismal conditions of the prison. But what was the reason of the scare? Politics? The fear of a new land? Some have even proposed that microbes could cause witch scares.
We will discuss these as well as giving clues to this Halloweens Murderous Microbe Moment. Think you know? then tell us your answer by finding us on Twitter at @MicrobiGals, email us at microbigals@gmail.com or visit our website at microbigals.com where we are updating with new content, including blog posts, regularly.
Also, if you would like to donate to our show, we have started a kofi page. you can donate on our website or visit https://ko-fi.com/microbigals.
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