This Week in Microbiology

345: Faster Than Rocks!

Nov 22, 2025 · 53 min · Episode 345 · 38.6 MB
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TWiM explains a biological mechanism that links sulfur and iron cycling in anoxic environments, and "swashing," a form of surface movement in which bacteria migrate without active propulsion.

Hosts: Michael Schmidt, Michele Swanson, and Petra Levin

Guest: Mark O. Martin

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