alexgoesviral

Hi, Alex here, from microbialmondays.com

I'm fascinated by microbes: from viruses to bacteria to fungi and protists. Actually, it is equal parts the science and the human element of microbes that thrills me. I'm fascinated with these little bugs not only because they outnumber us humans, but also because they shape our lives - and the course of human history.

Why should you care about microbiology? Microbes are constantly changing the world around us, in all sorts of little seen and unseen ways. From outbreaks of the bubonic plague to outbreaks of SARS, from the yeast used in ancient beers to the yeast in your Mum's sourdough starter: microbes shape human experiences, history, and society (or should I say 'culture'... get it?) every day.

P.S. A small disclaimer: although I have many opinions about microbiology, I'm not a medical doctor. In other words, this channel is intended to educate and empower, but not to diagnose and treat anything you in particular may be dealing with.