Seven Wonders of the Microbe World - for iPad/Mac/PC

What is a microbe and what have they ever done for us? From Black Death to Cholera, and Syphilis to Typhoid, microbes have been responsible for some of the world’s most devastating diseases. But they have also provided the human race with the technological advances of genetic engineering and nitrogen fixation, the vision of life on Mars, the life-saving properties of antibiotics and food preservation, along with the wonderful taste of beer. Using expert commentary, animation and stylised visuals, these videos provide an engaging introduction to microbiology, by examining the impact microbes have had on humans through a historical perspective, from Egyptian times to the present day.

Episodes

History of Beer

November 17, 2011 • 3 mins

In this video we look at the origins of beer and brewing in Ancient Egypt, and the role microbes play in the process.

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November 17, 2011

Transcript -- In this video we look at the origins of beer and brewing in Ancient Egypt, and the role microbes play in the process.

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Black Death

November 17, 2011 • 4 mins

This video looks at the microbial origins of the Black Death.

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November 17, 2011

Transcript -- This video looks at the microbial origins of the Black Death.

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Nitrogen Fixation

November 17, 2011 • 3 mins

This video examines just how critical microbes are to life on Earth with their role in nitrogen fixation – providing the essential elements that we need to survive.

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November 17, 2011

Transcript -- This video examines just how critical microbes are to life on Earth with their role in nitrogen fixation – providing the essential elements that we need to survive.

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Antibiotics

November 17, 2011 • 4 mins

In this video experts reveal how the natural processes of microbes are used to fight disease.

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November 17, 2011

Transcript -- In this video experts reveal how the natural processes of microbes are used to fight disease.

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Genetic Engineering

November 17, 2011 • 3 mins

This video explores the ways in which humans are learning to exploit microbes to produce medicines, fuel and food.

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November 17, 2011

Transcript -- This video explores the ways in which humans are learning to exploit microbes to produce medicines, fuel and food.

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Life on Mars

November 17, 2011 • 4 mins

This video examines how the discovery and examination of microbes in meteorites suggests that the planet Mars could have supported life in the same way as Earth.

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November 17, 2011

Transcript -- This video examines how the discovery and examination of microbes in meteorites suggests that the planet Mars could have supported life in the same way as Earth.

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Food Preservation

November 17, 2011 • 3 mins

How do microbes destroy the food that we eat and how has humankind sought out different ways of preserving foodstuffs?

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November 17, 2011

Transcript -- How do microbes destroy the food that we eat and how has humankind sought out different ways of preserving foodstuffs?

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Seven Wonders of the Microbe World - for iPad/Mac/PC

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Transcript -- History of Beer

Black Death

Transcript -- Black Death

Nitrogen Fixation

Transcript -- Nitrogen Fixation

Antibiotics

Transcript -- Antibiotics

Genetic Engineering

Transcript -- Genetic Engineering

Life on Mars

Transcript -- Life on Mars

Food Preservation

Transcript -- Food Preservation

Popular Podcasts

History of Beer

Transcript -- History of Beer