Before we knew about germ theory and the microorganisms that caused disease, the illnesses that afflicted millions were mysteries. They acquired...
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We all experienced a huge learning curve thanks to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The general public learned about infection control, sanitation, and PPE....
April 11th is National Pet Day! Let's take a moment to focus on the intersection between infection and household pets. There are many sides to this...
If those of us involved in the world of infection control and prevention lived in Ancient Greece, we would have surely found a home in the followers...
Wastewater and infection have a long and sordid history. Ever since humans began living in close, permanent quarters, we have had to deal with the...
In today's post, we take a look back into the history of microbiology in our continued celebration of Women's History Month. The field of...
Thanks to films like Hidden Figures and the growing attention to the role women play at NASA, we are becoming aware of just how critical women have...
Today is International Women's Day, a day celebrating women's achievements and bringing attention to gender parity in the workforce. In different...
March is Women's History Month, a month set aside to explore and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women while also bringing visibility...
Pasteurization. Gram stains. Petri dishes. Bunsen burners. The science world is replete with processes or equipment named for their esteemed...
Less than a century ago, in a world without antibiotics and limited treatments for infections, the leading causes of death were infections -...
Whenever the Olympics are underway and we watch so many performances by talented and determined athletes from around the world. The speed, agility,...