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I don't update the blog frequently. So, please follow my instagram page for the recent comics about microbial life. I am posting new...


MICRO-C-OMICS-26: Some Like it Acidic (new scene on Mars)
Today’s extremophilic (=extreme- loving) microorganisms are Acidophiles. Acidophilic microorganisms grow best at high acidic conditions,...


MICRO-C-OMICS-25: Some Like it Acidic
Today’s extremophilic (=extreme- loving) microorganisms are Acidophiles. Acidophilic microorganisms grow best at high acidic conditions,...


MICRO-C-OMICS-23: Some Like it Salty (new scene)
(could not resist not to make another scene again :) ) While some microorganisms prefer living in freshwater some prefer to live at...


MICRO-C-OMICS-22: Some Like it Salty
While some microorganisms prefer living in freshwater some prefer to live at extremes.Todays example is about halophilic ( salt-loving)...


MICRO-C-OMICS-21: Heat Lovers (again)
(could not resist not to make a Hot Stone Massage scene for thermophilic bacteria. I guess I need spa time ;) ) Most bacteria are found...


MICRO-C-OMICS-20: Heat Lovers
Most bacteria are found to love moderate temperatures (20-30 °C) but not all. Some bacteria proliferate at high temperatures like 45-100...


MICRO-C-OMICS #19: Fear of Light
We rely on our senses to guide our ways, and so are bacteria. Similar to chemotaxis (i.e. bacteria adjusting their movement in response...


MICRO-C-OMICS #18: Phototaxis
We rely on our senses to guide our ways, and so are bacteria. Similar to chemotaxis (i.e. bacteria adjusting their movement in response...


MICRO-C-OMICS #17: Circumstances Affect Microbial Interactions
Sometimes circumstances force different groups of microorganisms to cooperate, as shown by the study published by Finkelshtein et al....