by Trevor Ghylin | Apr 21, 2017
If you’re seriously ill or have a physical injury, what tool do you want the doctor to use to help understand the problem? Would you prefer a stethoscope or a CT scan? The stethoscope was invented in 1816 by René Laennec, a French physician. It’s a cheap... 
by Trevor Ghylin | Jun 15, 2016
One of Microbe Detective’s first customers and a continuing partner is presenting his work on DNA applications in drinking water at the National American Water Works Association (AWWA) conference in Chicago June 19-22. Andrew Jacque, PhD, PE is a leading expert... 
by Trevor Ghylin | Apr 6, 2016
Scientists collected some moss samples from Antarctica in the 1980s. Recently some of these specimens were thawed and scientists were able to observe a microscopic animal known as the water bear (aka Tardigrade) revive to life. The bear showed movement within the... 
by Trevor Ghylin | Mar 23, 2016
Today, on World Water Day, we celebrate life-giving water and re-focus our efforts to improve water for those in need. Unfortunately, 663 million people still lack access to sanitation and safe water, suffering the effects of cholera, polio and many other preventable... 
by Trevor Ghylin | Mar 8, 2016
Babies born vaginally are colonized by microbes from the mother’s birth canal. Many of these microbes are beneficial (such as Lactobacillus which helps digest milk), whereas babies born by Caesarian delivery are colonized by environmental bacteria present in the...