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Microbe Talk is a podcast from the Microbiology Society, interviewing researchers about bacteria, viruses and parasites. We are the largest microbiology society in Europe, covering all aspects of microbial science.
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Signup to Generate a PitchMicrobe Talk is a podcast from the Microbiology Society, interviewing researchers about bacteria, viruses and parasites. We are the largest microbiology society in Europe, covering all aspects of microbial science.
Microbe Talk is hosted by Microbiology Society. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 187: Blastocystis: friend or foe?" (30 September 2026, 28 minutes), "Episode 186: Breaking down biofilms with gas" (25 August 2026, 18 minutes), and "Episode 185: What can we learn from involving the public in microbial genomics research?" (9 July 2026, 15 minutes).
Microbe Talk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Microbe Talk is 49%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Microbe Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Microbe Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
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Microbiology Society hosts Microbe Talk, a science podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #187
It's the most abundant eukaryotic microbe in humans… But what role does it play in our bodies? For decades, Blastocystis has been thought of as a parasite just like other protists that lurk within humans, such as...
Episode #186
This month, Lilly welcomes Dr Jason Brown from the University of Glasgow to discuss his latest research findings using cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), a form of ionised gas, against biofilms in wound infections. Listen...
Episode #185
📣 Episode 185 is out now! This month, Lilly welcomes Dr Hannah Trivett from the University of Birmingham to the podcast, to discuss her latest publication bringing patient and public involvement (PPI) and microbial...
This Pride Month, Dr Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira and Dr Landon Getz, two of the founders of the Pride in Microbiology network, join Lilly to discuss why their work to harness community and professional...
<p>Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes planning our flagship Annual Conference? Listen in as Lilly talks to Chairs of the Scientific Conferences Panel during the four day event in Belfast, about the challenges...
Episode #182
<p>"I often like to say that we're not the antibiotic police, but we're the antibiotic sommelier. So, you have a bug and we have the drug, and we try to find the best fit."<br><br>In this month's Microbe Talk, Charlotte...
Episode #181
<p>What does a healthy vaginal microbiome look like? Are store-bought vaginal probiotics backed by science? How do these microbes interact with sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?<br> <br>🦠Research is uncovering...
Episode #180
<p>In this episode of Microbe Talk, we meet some members of staff at the Microbiology Society to reflect on 2025 and look at ways to get involved in 2026. </p>
<p>The relationship between humans and parasites is changing along with the climate crisis, globalisation, and innovations in science. In this month's Microbe Talk, we chat to expert Kinga Kowalewska-Grochowska at the...
<p>In 2019, a mysterious shape appeared on a petri dish in a Birmingham lab. Its surprising appearance, similar to noodles, intrigued researchers to find out more about it. They consulted other scientists online at the...
<p>In 2019, a mysterious shape appeared on a petri dish in a Birmingham lab. This contaminant wasn't supposed to be there, but its surprising appearance similar to instant noodles, intrigued researchers to find out more...
<p>In this episode of Microbe Talk, Clare talks to An Bui from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta about their paper published in Microbiology, the first systematic review of the potential effects...
Episode #176
<p>In January 2024, Aline Metris and Lindsay Hall hosted an academic-industry workshop at the Microbiology Society offices to discuss the potential long-term implications of microbiome perturbations...
<p>In this episode, Adam discovers how two microbiologists from opposite sides of the world formed a collaboration and mentorship that has greatly benefited them both.<br><br></p><p>When in-person classes were suspended...
<p>We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors.<br><br></p><p>We know that there will be a lot of exciting conversations, interesting presentations and...
<p>We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors.<br><br></p><p>We know that there will be a lot of exciting conversations, interesting presentations and...
<p>We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors.<br><br>We know that there will be a lot of exciting conversations, interesting presentations and vital...
<p>We're in Liverpool this week, hosting our annual conference and meeting our members, collaborators and authors.<br><br></p><p>We know that there will be a lot of exciting conversations, interesting presentations and...
<p>In this episode of Microbe Talk Clare speaks to Judy Li, author on the latest Microbial Primer: Microbiome and thermal tolerance – a new frontier in climate resilience? Clare and Judy chat about the paper, the...
<p>In this episode, Adam talks to Dr Georgios Efthimiou from the University of Hull. Georgios has created a nationwide ‘spooky’ short story competition called Coccus Pocus. This project links outreach and Halloween with...
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7-Time Grand Prix Medalist, 2015 US National Champion, 2014 Sochi Winter Olympian, President of Positivity, Artistic Trailblazer, Unapologetically Jason Brown, Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Professor in Vaccine Immunology, Imperial College London
Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, & Clinical and Translational Science; Director of the Center for Sleep and Cardiovascular Outcomes Research; Medical Director of the Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Program, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
University of Glasgow
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