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Blastocystis: friend or foe?

September 30, 2026 · 28 min

It's the most abundant eukaryotic microbe in humans… But what role does it play in our bodies? For decades, Blastocystis has been thought of as a parasite just like other protists that lurk within humans, such as Plasmodium or Giardia. But…
Breaking down biofilms with gas

August 25, 2026 · 18 min

This month, Lilly welcomes Dr Jason Brown from the University of Glasgow to discuss his latest research findings using cold atmospheric plasma (CAP), a form of ionised gas, against biofilms in wound infections. Listen in to hear their…
What can we learn from involving the public in microbial genomics research?

July 9, 2026 · 15 min

📣 Episode 185 is out now! This month, Lilly welcomes Dr Hannah Trivett from the University of Birmingham to the podcast, to discuss her latest publication bringing patient and public involvement (PPI) and microbial genomics research…
Building a sense of belonging with the Pride in Microbiology network

June 15, 2026 · 31 min

This Pride Month, Dr Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira and Dr Landon Getz, two of the founders of the Pride in Microbiology network, join Lilly to discuss why their work to harness community and professional development opportunities…
Annual Conference 2026: Meet the Panel behind the programme

April 24, 2026 · 32 min

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes planning our flagship Annual Conference? Listen in as Lilly talks to Chairs of the Scientific Conferences Panel during the four day event in Belfast, about the challenges and joys of putting…

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Sepsis, superbugs, and antibiotic stewardship

March 26, 2026 · 43 min

"I often like to say that we're not the antibiotic police, but we're the antibiotic sommelier. So, you have a bug and we have the drug, and we try to find the best fit."In this month's Microbe Talk, Charlotte Holtum (Head of Engagement &…
Sexual health and the vaginal microbiome

February 13, 2026 · 17 min

What does a healthy vaginal microbiome look like? Are store-bought vaginal probiotics backed by science? How do these microbes interact with sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? 🦠Research is uncovering more and more about the…
Society Staff Reflect on 2025

December 29, 2025 · 20 min

In this episode of Microbe Talk, we meet some members of staff at the Microbiology Society to reflect on 2025 and look at ways to get involved in 2026.
Hidden Companions: how parasites are adapting to a changing world

December 17, 2025 · 26 min

The relationship between humans and parasites is changing along with the climate crisis, globalisation, and innovations in science. In this month's Microbe Talk, we chat to expert Kinga Kowalewska-Grochowska at the University of Alberta…
The Kocurious case of Noodlococcus: From discovery to community

November 6, 2025 · 18 min

In 2019, a mysterious shape appeared on a petri dish in a Birmingham lab. Its surprising appearance, similar to noodles, intrigued researchers to find out more about it. They consulted other scientists online at the time, which sparked an…
Chemical Conversations: Exploring the gut:brain link in bipolar treatments

July 28, 2025 · 30 min

In this episode of Microbe Talk, Clare talks to An Bui from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta about their paper published in Microbiology, the first systematic review of the potential effects of psychotropics (the…
From workshop to publication: discussing microbiome safety with Lindsay Hall and Aline Metris

June 27, 2025 · 23 min

In January 2024, Aline Metris and Lindsay Hall hosted an academic-industry workshop at the Microbiology Society offices to discuss the potential long-term implications of microbiome perturbations. Since then, they’ve published a…

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About the show

Microbe Talk is a podcast by the Microbiology Society, which aims to spotlight the voices of scientists and policymakers working in the field of microbiology. Each episode, our host interviews their guest about their work and how it impacts our world. Browse over a hundred exciting episodes here, or wherever you get your podcasts.