Microbes: It's Complicated
Podcast: Short WavePublished On: Wed Feb 05 2025
Description: For a long time, microbes like the ones in Yellowstone's hot springs were studied in isolation. Molecular ecologist Devaki Bhaya says we should be studying them in community. Here's why.Help shape the future of Short Wave by taking our survey: npr.org/shortwavesurveyPlus, if you liked this episode, check out our episode on the last universal common ancestor in the tree of life. Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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