079: Comparative Bacterial Genomics with Dave Rasko
Dave Rasko uses comparative bacterial genomics to find DNA sequences that influence virulence or antibiotic resistance. Dave talks about his studies of E. coli, Acinetobacter baumanii, and B. anthraci...
29 Mar 201852min
078: Tuberculosis treatment and mycobacterial genetics with Bill Jacobs
Bill Jacobs talks about developing mycobacterial genetic tools and using them to discover ways to shorten TB treatment. He also talks about the SEA-PHAGES program that allows high-school students to p...
15 Mar 201859min
077: Influenza, politics, and scientific credibility with Ilaria Capua
Ilaria Capua talks about running an internationally renowned animal influenza lab, and her time spent in the Italian Parliament. Accused of virus trafficking as part of a national scandal, she has sin...
6 Mar 201855min
076: Evolution of bacterial biofilm populations with Vaughn Cooper
Most bacteria live a sedentary lifestyle in community structures called biofilms. Vaughn Cooper tells us what bacterial biofilms are, why biofilms differ from test tube environments, and how long-term...
15 Feb 201848min
075: Working with the Microbes in our Drinking and Waste Water with Marylynn Yates
Marylynn Yates discusses how the urban water cycle and its importance in eliminating waterborne pathogens. She describes the types of microbes that can survive in water and how testing for different m...
2 Feb 201844min
074: Treating Ebola in America and Fecal Transfers with Colleen Kraft
Colleen Kraft talks about treating Americans who became sick with Ebola during the west African outbreak and were evacuated to her hospital for treatment. In the second half, Kraft talks about her exp...
19 Jan 201849min
073: Biological sex and influenza with Sabra Klein
Sabra Klein addresses the question: how does biological sex influence influenza infection and vaccination? She explains her findings on inflammation differences between males and females, and how thes...
4 Jan 201846min
072: Microbial diversity of natural ecosystems with Jennifer Martiny
Jennifer Martiny describes the incredible microbial biodiversity of natural ecosystems such as soils and waterways. She explains how to add a bit of control in experiments with so many variables, and ...
20 Des 201743min
