Episode 143: Lab coats - the discrimination we don't see
Have you ever thought that your lab coat isn’t made for you? Has it affected how comfortable you feel in a lab?On this episode of Microbe Talk Clare speaks to Derek Miller, founder of Genius Lab Gear,...
10 Mar 202315min
Episode 142: The bacteriophage: is the enemy of our enemy a friend?
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Policy and Engagement Officer Katie talks to Professor Martha Clokie about bacteriophages, how they can be used to treat infection and potentially even combat antimicr...
28 Feb 202310min
Episode 141: Could a new vaccine save the Tasmanian devil from a contagious cancer?
Every year, thousands of Tasmanian devils die from contagious facial tumours. On this episode of Microbe Talk, Charlotte speaks to Dr Andy Flies from the Menzies Institute at the University of Tasmani...
17 Jan 202324min
Episode 140: The microbiology of your Christmas dinner
In this festive episode of Microbe Talk, Charlotte speaks to Dr Lorna Lancaster about the harmful and helpful microbes involved in making Christmas food.A full transcript of this episode is available ...
19 Des 202213min
Episode 139: Disability History Month
In this special episode of Microbe Talk for Disability History Month, Charlie talks to Kirsty Jones about her experience of accessibility in labs.A full transcript of this episode is available on the ...
30 Nov 202214min
Episode 138: Inside the creeping threat of fungal infections
Some fungal infections, like athletes' foot or thrush, are relatively common and are usually not serious. But in those with underlying conditions or compromised immune systems, fungal infections can b...
23 Nov 202223min
Episode 137: The biggest ever bird flu outbreak: what you need to know
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Charlotte talks to Dr Ian Brown about what makes this year’s bird flu outbreak bigger and more worrisome than before.Music:Maarten Schellekens – Sweet Dreams – Middle-...
18 Okt 202217min
Episode 136: A Global Problem: Investigating the spread of Antimicrobial Resistance genes
In this episode of Microbe Talk Charlie talks to Dr Fiona Walsh about her team's research into how widespread plasmids carrying antimicrobial resistance genes are around the world, and what we can do ...
27 Sep 202216min
