This research story concerned the symbiotic relationship between V. fischeri and the host organism, and how V. fischeri adapts to the changing environment of the host. V. fischeri, being aerobic fermenters, can produce acid even in the presence of oxygen, and thus it was asked whether their aerobic acid production could be a symbiotic effect […]

Two talks were given on microbiology topics. The first talk concerned how microbes tunnel into rock formations over the course of thousands of years, and how we can study these processes. I was absolutely amazed by how one professor could combine science and traveling into one. I can only wish that someday I can have […]