Mark O. Martin
@markowenmartin.bsky.social
Microbial evangelist and podcaster. Husband, father, moderate. Associate Professor at the University of Puget Sound, facing retirement in June of 2026. Looking for what is next that sparks microbial joy.
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Of course, why wouldn't agar also impact AMR genes too. Everything's a variable, lol. Good preprint:
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Agar concentration affects the evolution of antibiotic resistance and population genomics in experimental populations Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Bacteria live in a diversity of spatially structured environments, which can impact their evolutionary dynamics via local interactions and environmental variation. Spatial structure is expected to slo...
www.biorxiv.org
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Of course, why wouldn't agar also impact AMR genes too. Everything's a variable, lol. Good preprint:
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Some folks stay in touch, some folks do not. Some students liked me, others did not. It's all good, and it's been a privilege to work with EVERY SINGLE STUDENT. I learned so much from EACH of you. If any of you are interested in contributing, great. And please spread the word if you wish?
January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Some folks stay in touch, some folks do not. Some students liked me, others did not. It's all good, and it's been a privilege to work with EVERY SINGLE STUDENT. I learned so much from EACH of you. If any of you are interested in contributing, great. And please spread the word if you wish?
I think that the ironic thing here is that I have always had many, many, MANY more microbial friends than human friends. By perhaps a billion fold or more.
January 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I think that the ironic thing here is that I have always had many, many, MANY more microbial friends than human friends. By perhaps a billion fold or more.
OMG, what happened to me? Time doesn't fly; it flees.
January 5, 2026 at 3:55 AM
OMG, what happened to me? Time doesn't fly; it flees.
A very nice person said, in regard to my podcast, that I could be a good game show host. I know that they meant that positively, but it took me here instantly.
youtu.be/dldyn0THakQ?...
youtu.be/dldyn0THakQ?...
Ghostbusters 1984 - ''You know, you don´t act like a scientist - you´re more like a gameshow host''
YouTube video by A Gringo,T-Rex & a Poop Eating Shih Tzu
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January 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
A very nice person said, in regard to my podcast, that I could be a good game show host. I know that they meant that positively, but it took me here instantly.
youtu.be/dldyn0THakQ?...
youtu.be/dldyn0THakQ?...
Trying to create a vision board for my future. These are things with which I resonate, anyway. #NewChapter #LeapOfFaith #HaveToTry
January 4, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Trying to create a vision board for my future. These are things with which I resonate, anyway. #NewChapter #LeapOfFaith #HaveToTry
This is Millicent, my domesticated chupacabra, illuminated by bacterial light.
January 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
This is Millicent, my domesticated chupacabra, illuminated by bacterial light.
Time to think about my future. Artwork by the talented @vexedmuddler.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Time to think about my future. Artwork by the talented @vexedmuddler.bsky.social
I have long adored the art of Vincent van Gogh. My favorite work of his is “Starry Night.” @jennifer.j.quinn has painted it several times with luminous bacteria. This is one of my favorites... @microbe.tv
January 3, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I have long adored the art of Vincent van Gogh. My favorite work of his is “Starry Night.” @jennifer.j.quinn has painted it several times with luminous bacteria. This is one of my favorites... @microbe.tv
And that’s it! I just posted grades for my last class at the University of Puget Sound. Next semester, some research with undergraduates but no official teaching duties. Then I retire at the end of June. 1/3.
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 AM
And that’s it! I just posted grades for my last class at the University of Puget Sound. Next semester, some research with undergraduates but no official teaching duties. Then I retire at the end of June. 1/3.
My late father was so wise about so much. He did his best to teach me, but I was young and stupid.
January 3, 2026 at 2:09 AM
My late father was so wise about so much. He did his best to teach me, but I was young and stupid.
An important question for many folks, including sea monster expert Peter Girguis. @pgirguis.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 4:17 AM
An important question for many folks, including sea monster expert Peter Girguis. @pgirguis.bsky.social
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I know many of you know Joe James (of Binning Singletons)
Joe and his family had a terrible tragedy occur on Christmas. If you can give, this is a good family to help out
gofund.me/5cbfe22fe
Joe and his family had a terrible tragedy occur on Christmas. If you can give, this is a good family to help out
gofund.me/5cbfe22fe
Donate to Honoring Sarah James Through Education, organized by Joe James
Honoring Sarah James & Supporting Her Children’s Future
On Christmas, our com… Joe James needs your support for Honoring Sarah James Through Education
gofund.me
January 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I know many of you know Joe James (of Binning Singletons)
Joe and his family had a terrible tragedy occur on Christmas. If you can give, this is a good family to help out
gofund.me/5cbfe22fe
Joe and his family had a terrible tragedy occur on Christmas. If you can give, this is a good family to help out
gofund.me/5cbfe22fe
Reposted by Mark O. Martin
My dear friend @tallcuppajoe.bsky.social founder of @binningsingletons.com
unexpectedly lost his wife on Christmas. If he touched your life, please consider contributing to his children’s education as a tribute to his wife and a show of support. 🧪🧫🦠 gofund.me/65e0c557e
unexpectedly lost his wife on Christmas. If he touched your life, please consider contributing to his children’s education as a tribute to his wife and a show of support. 🧪🧫🦠 gofund.me/65e0c557e
January 1, 2026 at 8:44 PM
My dear friend @tallcuppajoe.bsky.social founder of @binningsingletons.com
unexpectedly lost his wife on Christmas. If he touched your life, please consider contributing to his children’s education as a tribute to his wife and a show of support. 🧪🧫🦠 gofund.me/65e0c557e
unexpectedly lost his wife on Christmas. If he touched your life, please consider contributing to his children’s education as a tribute to his wife and a show of support. 🧪🧫🦠 gofund.me/65e0c557e
I have known Dr. Joe James for a few years through the ASM. Joe was the major force behind "Binning Singletons," matching new microbiologists with a network of mentors. He is a fine human being, & this sad news moved me. Please consider supporting his family?
www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-s...
www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-s...
Donate to Honoring Sarah James Through Education, organized by Joe James
Honoring Sarah James & Supporting Her Children’s Future
On Christmas, our com… Joe James needs your support for Honoring Sarah James Through Education
www.gofundme.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:18 PM
I have known Dr. Joe James for a few years through the ASM. Joe was the major force behind "Binning Singletons," matching new microbiologists with a network of mentors. He is a fine human being, & this sad news moved me. Please consider supporting his family?
www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-s...
www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-s...
Important advice for 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Important advice for 2026.
Well, sure. Mostly I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle.
January 1, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Well, sure. Mostly I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle.
My treadmill journey continues. I’ve kept it up for many months. Now 3.8 mph for an hour daily. I think once I feel good at 4 mph it will be time to begin strength and balance training. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and watch Hot Ones videos.
a man is running on a treadmill that has the word smottner on it
ALT: a man is running on a treadmill that has the word smottner on it
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January 1, 2026 at 9:20 PM
My treadmill journey continues. I’ve kept it up for many months. Now 3.8 mph for an hour daily. I think once I feel good at 4 mph it will be time to begin strength and balance training. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and watch Hot Ones videos.
I can only pray/wish/hope for a better 2026. For me and my family, and for everyone else. I continue to think hatred and cynicism are acid upon our souls. I seek to be better and do better every day. Best wishes to all.
January 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
I can only pray/wish/hope for a better 2026. For me and my family, and for everyone else. I continue to think hatred and cynicism are acid upon our souls. I seek to be better and do better every day. Best wishes to all.
It’s New Years.
January 1, 2026 at 3:23 AM
It’s New Years.
Azula of the #FireSkinkNation is happy to see me these days. #FoodMotivated #SkyWorms #SweetSkinkadoo.
December 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Azula of the #FireSkinkNation is happy to see me these days. #FoodMotivated #SkyWorms #SweetSkinkadoo.
Another old old photo: my mother as a teenager, her brother, and my mother’s mother whom I called my”gramcracker.” Never knew my uncle. I can see my face in my mother around the eyes. And my grandmother was beyond awesome.
December 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Another old old photo: my mother as a teenager, her brother, and my mother’s mother whom I called my”gramcracker.” Never knew my uncle. I can see my face in my mother around the eyes. And my grandmother was beyond awesome.
My #MattersMicrobial podcast will continue in 2026, but will be released every other week, in hope of getting more views & listens. I am so very grateful to microbe.tv for the support and belief in this project. So please listen, watch, and spread the #GoodMicrobialWord! #MicrobialCentrism rules!
a man in a suit and tie says " i will always be more grateful than i could ever express .. "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says " i will always be more grateful than i could ever express .. "
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December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My #MattersMicrobial podcast will continue in 2026, but will be released every other week, in hope of getting more views & listens. I am so very grateful to microbe.tv for the support and belief in this project. So please listen, watch, and spread the #GoodMicrobialWord! #MicrobialCentrism rules!