Mind-blowing microphotography by Wim van Egmond. From the birth of a water-flea, to ciliates eating each other, to a duel between fungi — using a combination of microscopy and stereoscopy, he's able to capture it all.
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Even if you're already a fungi enthusiast, Merlin Sheldrake will reinvigorate your love for this strange and largely unknown kingdom of organisms. The kind of book that changes the way you view the world around you.
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Tal Danino combines art and science to create something truly unique. He works with tiny, "programmable" bacteria, using various techniques to turn them into stunning, wondrous artworks.
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In this documentary director Saffron Cassaday, who has suffered from ulcerative colitis for nearly a decade, sets off on a journey to determine if fecal microbiota transplant could potentially cure her. Brave, entertaining, and highly informative.
Designer Shit →
A new study is the first to try and investigate the long-term effects of meditation on the gut microbiome. The conclusions in the study certainly lean on lots of caveats, but offer intriguing new pathways for future researchers to follow.
New Atlas →
Thought you were ahead of the curve with your knowledge on bacteria? Robynne Chutkan does a great job shedding light on an even lesser known fact: our virome outnumbers our bacterial cells by ten to one. And yes, viruses also have their benefits.
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Ever gave the water you drink every day a second thought? Turns out that where you live and whether you drink bottled or tap water, matters. Everything has a microbiome, and that includes water.
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An insightful article that, unlike most, goes beyond the surface of why allergies are on the rise.
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There's plenty to discover, also without a microscope. Using a dedicated macro camera setup, Ryan reveals the weird and bizarre life that can be found in places as simple as the underside of a fallen leaf.
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Want to learn more about the human microbiome and the impact of our behaviour, diet and mood? Dr. Justin Sonnenburg gives us an excellent introduction to just how closely connected they all are on the Huberman Lab Podcast.
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A documentary that opens your eyes to the mind-blowing world of fungi — a kingdom we know so little about and yet connects all life on earth. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg.
Fantastic Fungi →
A brilliant read by Alanna Collen, where she draws on the latest scientific research to show how our personal colony of microbes influences our weight, our immune system, our mental health, and even our personalities. If you're new to the microbiome, start with this book — it will change you.
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