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We’re surrounded by microbes - tiny organisms that play huge roles in the health of humans, animals, and the environment. From the bacteria in your gut to the microbes in your pet’s food bowl, join the University of Liverpool’s Microbiome Innovation Centre for a Pint of Science night exploring the hidden world of microbiomes.
Travel with us from muddy fields to your kitchen - uncover how citizen scientists are discovering bacteriophages - viruses that attack bacteria, and why they could be key in the fight against antibiotic resistance, explore how the microbiome changes in health and diseas…
Travel with us from muddy fields to your kitchen - uncover how citizen scientists are discovering bacteriophages - viruses that attack bacteria, and why they could be key in the fight against antibiotic resistance, explore how the microbiome changes in health and diseas…
Raw Diets for Pets: A Meaty Matter
Dr Genever Morgan
(Lecturer in Small Animal Clinical Skills and Research)
Raw pet food continues to be popular, with lots of owners reporting multiple health benefits for their pets. However, there are some concerns surrounding the bacteria which could be present in these diets. In this talk, we will explore how harmful bacteria can sometimes be present in raw pet food, including bacteria linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)- a major global health issue. What does this mean for your pet, your home and your family? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and share the latest research, to help you make informed choices about what goes in your pet's bowl.
Phage Hunters: Science Beyond the Lab Coat
Dr Amy Wedley
(Lecturer in Microbiology)
Dr Rachel Floyd
(Senior Lecturer in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences)
You don’t need a PhD to discover a virus. Across the world, students and citizen scientists are hunting bacteriophages in mud, water, and just about everywhere else. In this talk, we’ll dive into how these tiny viruses could help fight superbugs and how the public is playing a surprising role in real scientific breakthroughs. Expect microbes, muddy boots, and a rethink of who gets to be a scientist.
Breathing Out of Balance
Dr Louise Jackson
(Post Doctoral Research Associate)
Everyone has a microbiome, living mostly in harmony with us. But what happens when that balance is disrupted and a new microbe takes hold? Using the lung as an example, we’ll explore how the microbiome changes in health and disease, and what this means for us and the bugs that live within us.
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