MicroCast

by ASM TMC

Join the Texas Medical Center chapter of the American Society of Microbiology to learn about microbes that make us sick, microbes humans use to make food, vaccines, and everything in between. We break down complex, but important microbiology topics for the general public by interviewing experts and summarizing conclusions from reputable scientific sources. Our podcasts are hosted by microbiologists in the Texas Medical Center ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • Using Viruses to Cure Bacterial Infections -- All about Phage Therapy with Dr. Sabrina Green

    Using Viruses to Cure Bacterial Infections -- All about Phage Therapy with Dr. Sabrina Green

    S03 E03
    30:55

    Dr. Green, an expert on bacteriophage, tells us all about this promising therapy for difficult to treat infections. We also discuss how laws in the US and around the world hinder or help people access this treatment.

  • Ask a Scientist Kick-off Episode

    Trailer

    Ask a Scientist Kick-off Episode

    S03
    02:12
    Trailer

    We bring you interviews with experts on exciting new topics and answer all your microbe-related questions! Brought to you by the Texas Medical Center chapter of the American Society of Microbiology.

  • Season 2

  • Fungal pathogens: Fungi that cause disease

    Fungal pathogens: Fungi that cause disease

    S02 E01
    23:35

    Fungi are everything from cute little mushrooms to scary pathogens that can make you very sick. Learn about fungi and which ones cause disease from the TMC chapter of the American Society of Microbiology.

  • Season 1

  • Micro Warnings of Global Warming

    Micro Warnings of Global Warming

    S01 E09
    26:37

    Will global climate change have any effect on infectious disease? As permafrost melts, pathogens of the past are reintroduced, threatening humans with deadly infections and a new source of rare diseases. Warmer temperatures are accompanied by an expanding region hospital to tropical diseases and flood waters from natural disasters can spread flesh-eating bacteria. How will we fight these infections in the face of widespread antimicrobial resistance? Episode originally released in 2020

  • The Next Pandemic?

    The Next Pandemic?

    S01 E08
    01:00:44