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Our world as well as the bacterial world are full of vibrant colours. These colours exist thanks to biopigments; molecules able to capture light and reflect the corresponding colour. Many organisms, as well as bacteria, learned to use biopigments to harvest energy from sunlight, fight foes and adapt to new and challenging environments. Read on to learn what makes the bacterial world so colourful and why biopigments are the Earth’s life savers.
The bacterial world is teeming with superheroes that hold the key to unravelling nature's mysteries. Some bacteria have build remarkable partnerships with plants which not only help us better understand plants but also revolutionize agriculture and biotechnology. Here, we delve into the fascinating relationship between the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens and plants and see how it allowed us to uncover the green world of plants.
Microbes are everywhere. And some have superpowers that allow them to grow in extremely challenging and harsh environments. Especially at the dark and cold bottom of the sea, extremophiles flourish since they interact with other microbes and eat pollutants and contaminants. Interestingly, their microbial activities can also impact our global climate.
Bacteria in your gut microbiome help you digest your food, strengthen your immune system and keep you healthy. For this, your gut bacteria keep you free from gut pathogenic bacteria by fighting them with different weapons. Here, we explore some ways gut bacteria defend pathogens and how you can help them protect you.

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    The activity below was contributed by Dr. Aayushi Uberoi during our podcast interview. Have you ever wondered about the hidden world teeming with life all around you? Microscopic organisms, too small to see with the naked eye, play a crucial role in our world and even on and in our own bodies! Traditionally, exploring this […]
  • How the Skin Microbiome Impacts Our Health
    The article below is based on a podcast interview with Dr. Aayushi Uberoi. Your skin isn’t just a barrier. It’s a thriving metropolis teeming with billions of microscopic citizens — bacteria, fungi, archaea, protozoans, and even viruses! This hidden world called the skin microbiome, plays a crucial role in your health, from maintaining that radiant […]
  • The Skin Microbiome and Our Health: Dr. Aayushi Uberoi
    Have you ever stopped to think about the bustling world of life thriving right on your skin? Billions of microscopic organisms, collectively known as the skin microbiome, call this complex ecosystem home, playing a vital role in our health. Many of us are unaware of the intricate dance between our skin and its microbial residents. […]
  • Crafting Model Phages: Exploring the Virome in the Human Microbiome
    The activity below was contributed by Michael Shamash during our podcast interview. Welcome to the fascinating and intricate world of the human microbiome. In this activity, we are embarking on a creative exploration to craft model phages with clay, but before we dive into the hands-on part, let’s unravel the science behind these intriguing creatures […]

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