Step inside the story of Clostridium botulinum, the microbe behind botulism. Learn how it thrived in food for centuries, why it was once so feared, and how science finally turned the tide. The world is dark, silent, and full of…
Discover how Pseudomonas thrives in hospitals, why it carries a strange grape-like odor, and how this deadly microbe resists antibiotics while endangering vulnerable patients. The day begins in a damp corner of a hospital sink, where I, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, quietly…
Discover how Taenia solium infects pigs, bears, and eventually humans due to neglect, and why proper food safety remains key to preventing tapeworm infections. The day begins inside a quiet pile of feces left in the forest. I am an…
Discover the story of smallpox, how it became one of history’s deadliest microbes, and its journey to defeat through vaccination. The day begins inside the warm, protective layers of human skin. I am Variola virus, but most humans know me…
Discover the surprising story of Lacticaseibacillus casei, a probiotic microbe once controversially harvested from the vagina and now dominating Asia’s markets. The day begins in a place most humans rarely think about — the delicate, warm folds of the human…
Discover the story of Penicillium, the humble mold that gave rise to penicillin and transformed modern medicine. Learn how it works, its history, and its lasting impact. It is damp and cool inside the forgotten corner of a loaf of…
Discover a day in the life of Methanopyrus kandleri, the fire methanogen. Learn how it thrives in boiling seas, produces methane, and contributes to nature. The day begins in a place no human has ever lived. Far below the ocean’s…
Ever wondered what causes red eyes? Step into the life of the microbes behind conjunctivitis and learn how they spread, infect, and how your body fights back. The morning light filters softly through the thin surface of the human eye,…
Step inside the world of dandruff and discover how a tiny fungus called Malassezia lives on your scalp, why it causes flakes, and what you can do to stop it. The day always starts warm and slightly oily up here…
Step inside the world of ringworm, a skin-loving fungus that causes red, itchy rashes. Discover where it originated, how it spreads, and how to stop it. The morning feels warm and slightly damp—the kind of environment I love most. My…
