20/08/2023
I spent some time a while back reading on some internet news and blogs to stay on top of current research. In the course of my web surfing, I found some really great scientific sites for microbiology news and fun that I wish to share with you on some favorite places to visit; and please let me know what sites you like and equally share if possible.
1. MicrobeWorld:
Microbeworld is a site that compiles the most up-to-date research news from all over the world onto one site. MicrobeWorld is a division of ASM with a dedicated team that scours the internet finding every new microbiology report daily.
2. Meet the Scientist with Carl Zimmer :
Carl Zimmer interviews microbiologists about their research in some of the hottest and most exciting areas of research today.
3. Small Things Considered:
This is an ASM blog written by Moselio Schaechter, former ASM president and now actively retired microbiologist and Merry Youle, a research biologist turned editor and publisher.
4. The Tree of Life:
This is a blog written by Jonathan Eisen, a professor at the University of California at Davis, and an editor-in-chief of PLoS Biology. He is an evolutionary biologist studying the origin of novelty in microorganisms. Much of his work utilizes metagenomic and genome sequencing techniques. Dr. Eisen’s blog is a favorite among the science blogging community and microbiologists.
5. Twisted Bacteria:
This is a blog written by César Sánchez, a scientist turned editor. César was the editor for Trends in Microbiology prior to writing full-time on his own site. On his blog you can find new information in the field of microbiology.
6. The Third Reviewer:
The Third Reviewer is a forum for scientists to share opinions about recently published research. It’s like journal club, but it’s fast, convenient, and comprehensive. They just started the Microbiology version.
7. Microbe Zoo:
This is a digital learning center for microbial ecology and designed like an online microbial amusement park. Visit and learn about different attractions such as: DirtLand, Animal Pavillion, The Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and Water World. Microbe Zoo was developed by the Comm Tech Lab and the Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University.
8. Microbe Kombat:
This is mainly on video games such as Halo and Mortal Kombat, you’ll find this entertaining. Microbe Kombat pits microbes against each other in an ultimate confrontation- gladiator style. Players must consume proteins, reproduce, and wipe out the opposing microbe fraction.
9. Molecular Muse:
This is a site for science inspired gifts created by Raven Hanna, a scientist-turned-artist. She creates beautiful jewelry using the molecular structures of molecules such as Caffeine, Endorphin, Serotonin, Capsaicin, THC, Resveratrol, Estrogen, Theobromine (chocolate), and Dopamine (love). The silver jewelry is aesthetic, unique, and symbolic in meaning.
10. Giant Microbes:
This one showcases great stuffed microbe toys. They have a very wide variety of really cute toy microbes. The makers of these toys just keep getting more creative with every new addition. Here are some of their bestsellers. What microbiologist wouldn’t love to cuddle up to Mad Cow or a sweet little Bed Bug?
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Have fun reading this weekend and in between incubations at some of these cool sites.
What microbiology and science related sites do you read? Kindly share with me suggestions of your favorite blogs or informational websites too.
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