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.
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.
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