PinnedIntroduction to the Monthly Microbiology SeriesEvery Sunday at 6 PM EST, HUMS will release a new article that explores the intersection of microbiology with the month’s awareness topic.5d ago5d ago
PinnedWelcome to the Harvard Undergraduate Microbiology SocietyBy: Keerthana Sridhar, Anna Cao, Philip Chummar, Reindy F. Sanon, and Bareera Ayesha (Blog Team Leads)Jun 8A response icon1Jun 8A response icon1
CRISPR and the Microbiome: Editing Our Way to Better HealthCRISPR can also be harnessed beyond our bodies by editing the genetic code of livestock too.4h ago4h ago
Bacteriophage Symphony: Engineering Phages as Live Biocomputers to Reprogram Microbial Communities“Programmable” phages might convert disease-causing bacteria to beneficial bacteria or even direct whole microbiomes.2d ago2d ago
Triple P-Biotics: The Importance of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and PostbioticsProbiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics…so many names, but what do all of these -biotics mean?2d ago2d ago
UV Safety Awareness Month: Sunscreen and the Skin MicrobiomeIn the scorching heat, many of us look to sunscreen as our savior. But, did we ever consider if sunscreen is safe?4d ago4d ago
Soap Vs. Microbes: A 20-second Microscopic BattleSoap might not seem like a superhero, but every time you wash your hands, you’re starting a microscopic battle.5d ago5d ago
Plasmid Addiction Systems: How Bacteria Keep Blueprints on LockWritten by Anish Bairineni6d ago6d ago
