Step into the world of the Ascaris roundworm. Learn how it grows, spreads, what it looks like, and how to spot it–all through one worm’s journey. I wake up in darkness. I am an Ascaris roundworm, long and slim like…
Discover the day-to-day life of Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria behind stomach ulcers and bleeding. Learn how it survives, causes disease, and what fights back. I wake to a storm of acid. I am Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium living deep…
Discover the life of Baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, told as “A Day in the Life.” Learn how it grows, thrives, and helps humans. The air is warm and moist, the perfect place for me to wake up. My name is…
Discover how Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria responsible for tooth decay, thrives in the mouth, causes cavities, and why some people never develop it at all. The morning begins with sweetness. I am Streptococcus mutans, a tiny bacterium living in the…
Discover the journey of the yellow fever virus as it moves from mosquitoes to humans. Learn how it infects, destroys the body, and why prevention is critical. The night is warm, the air heavy with humidity, and I drift quietly…
Discover how Lactobacillus grows inside the human body and accidentally helps it flourish. Learn about its natural role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. The morning light is just beginning to filter into the kitchen as a spoonful of yogurt…
Discover the effect of rabies on animals and humans in a narrative journey through the rabies virus. Learn how it spreads, its dangers, and prevention. The night is cool, and I drift quietly in the saliva of a stray dog.…
Step inside the life of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria that causes gonorrhea. Discover how it infects, spreads, and why treatment is crucial. The world is warm, damp, and full of life. Nestled inside the lining of a human’s reproductive tract,…
Step inside the world of Salmonella. Learn how this tiny bacterium lives, spreads, and causes illness–and what you can do to prevent infection. The day begins in the cool, damp comfort of raw chicken skin. For me, Salmonella enterica, this…
Step into a day in the life of the poliovirus. Discover how polio spreads, infects, and how humanity fights back against this once-devastating disease. The morning feels warm here in the water. I, a poliovirus, drift quietly, too small for…
