Dr Viv Dillon
@microviv.bsky.social
Microbiologist. Research interests in microbiology of food, plants and insects. Bioart and microbiology. Loves archeology, sedums, walkies and small things.
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This book shows the ubiquity of microbes, how they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our food, educate our immune systems, guide our behavior, bombard our genomes with their genes, and grant us incredible abilities. Read to better understand yourself.
#thevenusproject
#thevenusproject
January 9, 2025 at 5:04 AM
This book shows the ubiquity of microbes, how they sculpt our organs, defend us from disease, break down our food, educate our immune systems, guide our behavior, bombard our genomes with their genes, and grant us incredible abilities. Read to better understand yourself.
#thevenusproject
#thevenusproject
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January 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.
Hey, meat eaters. Your gut health can rival a vegan's. Here's how
Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.
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January 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.
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Did you know the study of environmental DNA (eDNA) of microbes could transform how we understand and protect freshwater ecosystems?
Dr Amy Thorpe, a molecular ecologist at UKCEH, shares insights from the first national survey of microbial eDNA in English rivers 🦠🔬
Dr Amy Thorpe, a molecular ecologist at UKCEH, shares insights from the first national survey of microbial eDNA in English rivers 🦠🔬
Exploring the hidden microbial diversity of England’s rivers
In a blog, Dr Amy Thorpe, a molecular ecologist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, discusses the findings of the first national survey of microbial eDNA in English rivers, involving the…
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January 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Did you know the study of environmental DNA (eDNA) of microbes could transform how we understand and protect freshwater ecosystems?
Dr Amy Thorpe, a molecular ecologist at UKCEH, shares insights from the first national survey of microbial eDNA in English rivers 🦠🔬
Dr Amy Thorpe, a molecular ecologist at UKCEH, shares insights from the first national survey of microbial eDNA in English rivers 🦠🔬
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Such a fun process. I should do something like this again. Microbial lava lamp goo.
January 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Such a fun process. I should do something like this again. Microbial lava lamp goo.