Microbe Talk

Microbiology Society

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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100 episodes
Updated July 9

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May 4, 2023 · 10 min
Episode 145: Annual Conference 2023: Demystifying Science Policy
This episode of Microbe Talk was recorded at our Annual Conference in Birmingham. For the very fi...
Mar 31, 2023 · 19 min
Episode 144: Invisible Friends
In our latest podcast, Clare and Microbiology Society member Jake Robinson discuss his new book I...
Mar 10, 2023 · 15 min
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 ...
Feb 28, 2023 · 10 min
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 Cl...
Jan 17, 2023 · 24 min
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 ...
Dec 19, 2022 · 13 min
Episode 140: The microbiology of your Christmas dinner
In this festive episode of Microbe Talk, Charlotte speaks to Dr Lorna Lancaster about the harmful...
Nov 30, 2022 · 14 min
Episode 139: Disability History Month
In this special episode of Microbe Talk for Disability History Month, Charlie talks to Kirsty Jon...
Nov 23, 2022 · 23 min
Episode 138: Inside the creeping threat of fungal infections
Some fungal infections, like athletes' foot or thrush, are relatively common and are usually not ...
Oct 18, 2022 · 17 min
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 bir...
Sep 27, 2022 · 16 min
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 ho...
Sep 12, 2022 · 15 min
Episode 135: Manuka honey could help treat a deadly drug-resistant lung infection
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Charlie talks to Dr Jonathan Cox about his team's newly publishe...
Aug 25, 2022 · 15 min
Episode 134: Polio is back in the news: here's what you need to know
In this episode Charlie and Charlotte talk to Professor Nicola Stonehouse, Professor in Molecular...
Aug 9, 2022 · 9 min
Episode 133: Are Meat Alternative Foods Good For You?
In this episode, Charlie talks to Jonathon Woods, a PhD student from Northumbria University about...
Jul 1, 2022 · 25 min
Episode 132: The impact of COVID on research and career progression part 2
Listen to part two of our new episode of ‘Microbe Talk’, where we chat to some of our early caree...
Jun 29, 2022 · 32 min
Episode 131: The impact of COVID on research and career progression part 1
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Katie and Eva from our Policy and Engagement team chatted with e...
May 20, 2022 · 21 min
Episode 130: Engaging Microbiology: Into the Microverse
Teaching and outreach in championing and advancing the understanding of microbiology is incredibl...
Apr 29, 2022 · 8 min
Episode 129: Annual Conference 22 Highlights
On this month's MicrobeTalk, Matt takes a look back at Annual Conference; talking to delegates an...
Mar 25, 2022 · 11 min
Episode 128: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Microbiology Society's Annual Conference
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Charlie takes us on a behind the scenes tour of the Microbiology...
Feb 28, 2022 · 17 min
Episode 127: Robots and Beer: The future of Non-Conventional Yeasts in the Brewing Industry
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Charlie talks to Jose Aguiar-Cervera, a final year PhD student a...
Jan 28, 2022 · 15 min
Episode 126: Microbe Talk: How does the circadian rhythm affect infection?
In this episode of Microbe Talk, Matt talks to Ryan Hames, a PhD student from the University of L...