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.Jul 5Jul 5
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
Why do some bacteria change to resist antibiotics, and why is it dangerous?Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change so that antibiotic medicines cannot kill them or stop their growth.Just nowJust now
Kombucha — the Microbiome in a Bottle!Written by Shaelle Impert2d agoA response icon12d agoA response icon1
Cells That Think: The Future of Synthetic Gene CircuitsImagine if bacteria could be trained like robots: sensing their surroundings, making decisions, and executing tasks all on their own.3d ago3d ago
Gut Microbiota and Mental Health: The Brain-Gut ConnectionDo you think your gut microbiota can secretly shape how you think, feel, and respond and what does that mean for your mental health?3d agoA response icon13d agoA response icon1
When Wonder Drugs Stop WorkingHere’s something that should keep you up at night: our miracle drugs are starting to fail us. And it’s happening way faster than you’d think5d ago5d ago
Microbes in MushroomsWhen most of us think of mushrooms, we imagine them on a pizza or in a salad, but they are more than just a delectable add-on to our entrees6d ago6d ago
Unlocking the Microbiome Magic of Your Second BrainWritten by Ananya Vats6d agoA response icon16d agoA response icon1