TWiM #53: Live in Manchester

TWiM #53: Live in Manchester

Author: Vincent Racaniello March 29, 2013 Duration: 1:00:38

Vincent, Laura, David, Kalin and Paul get together at the Society for General Microbiology meeting in Manchester, England to talk about next-generation approaches to antimicrobial therapy.


Dive into the fascinating world of bacteria, viruses, and fungi with This Week in Microbiology. Hosted by Vincent Racaniello, a professor of microbiology & immunology, this regular audio journey explores the latest research, news, and stories from the vast universe of microbes. Each episode feels like sitting in on a lively discussion among experts and colleagues, where complex topics are broken down with clarity and enthusiasm. The conversations are informal and engaging, designed to be understood by anyone with curiosity, whether you're a professional researcher, a student, or simply someone intrigued by the invisible forces that shape our health and planet. Building on the accessible style of Racaniello's other popular science shows, this podcast demystifies the latest scientific papers, emerging infectious diseases, and the everyday roles of microorganisms in a way that is both substantive and surprisingly entertaining. You'll hear genuine dialogue, questions from listeners, and diverse perspectives that make the science feel immediate and relevant. Tune in to discover how the smallest forms of life have some of the biggest stories to tell, all through a podcast that treats microbiology not as a distant textbook subject, but as a dynamic and ever-evolving narrative happening right now, all around us.
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TWiM #42: Staphylococcus, a three-star pathogen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:42
Vincent, Michael, Elio, and Joe review highlights of the 15th International Symposium on Staphylococci and Staphylococcal Infections (ISSSI) in Lyon, France.
TWiM #41: ICAAC live in San Francisco [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:08
Vincent and Michael travel to San Francisco for the 52nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC), where they meet with Bill, John, and Victor to discuss tuberculosis, monitoring infectiou…
TWiM #40: A mecca for microbiology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:59
**MicrobeWorld app users, click the "e" symbol in the bottom right corner of this description to watch a bonus video version of this episode!** Vincent and Stanley meet with Waclaw Szybalski and John Kirby at Cold Spring…
TWiM #39: What Darwin never knew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:30
Vincent, Michael, and Elio reviews chapters from Microbes and Evolution, a collection of short, personal essays by microbiologists.
TWiM #38: The sound of whooping cough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:52
Vincent, Jo, Michael, and Elio review an outbreak of pertussis in Washington, and how culturing can reveal rare members of the soil biosphere.
TWiM #37: Microbial Jekyll and Hyde [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:43
Vincent, Jo, Michael, and Elio discuss two examples of dynamic microbial symbioses that switch between mutualistic and pathogenic states.
TWiM #36: Domesticating a pathogen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:24
Vincent, Michael, and Elio explore the origin of Mycoplasma pathogens of ruminants, and share their thoughts on the recent ASM General Meeting.
TWiM #35: Ohne hauch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:58
Vincent, Michael, and Elio review necrotizing fasciitis, and a link between surface remodeling in gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
TWiM #34: Doing the DISCO with Emiliania [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:50
Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, and Elio Schaechter Vincent, Michael, and Elio discuss changing populations of Emiliania huxleyi and their viruses in the North and Black Seas. Right click to download TWiM #34…