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This Week in Microbiology

Vincent Racaniello

TWiM 345: Faster than rocks!

NOV 22, 202553 MIN
This Week in Microbiology

TWiM 345: Faster than rocks!

NOV 22, 202553 MIN

Description

TWiM explains a biological mechanism that links sulfur and iron cycling in anoxic environments, and "swashing," a form of surface movement in which bacteria migrate without active propulsion.

Hosts: Michael Schmidt, Michele Swanson, and Petra Levin

Guest: Mark O. Martin

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Music used on TWiM is by Ronald Jenkees.

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