Matters Microbial #49: Microbes and Macrobes: Always Interconnected

Today, Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai of the California Institute of Technology, joins the #QualityQuorum to discuss her philosophy of the future of biology. Dr. McFall-Ngai has been described as “...a recognized thought leader regarding the cornerstone role microbiology plays in the life sciences.” I could not agree more.
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*Summary*
*Host:* Dr. Mark Martin, associate professor of biology at the University of Puget Sound.
*Guest:* Dr. Margaret McFall-Ngai, a biochemist at Caltech.
*Theme:* Microbial centrism and the importance of integrating macro and microbiology.
*Key Points:*
* *00:09:04* *The Microbial World is Foundational:* We live in a microbial world, and microorganisms are at the basis of health and everything we know.
* *00:08:19* *Revolution in Biology:* We are in the midst of a major revolution in biology, spurred by the discovery of DNA and the ability to study the microbial world in greater detail.
* *00:10:07* *The Need for Integration:* We need to break down the silos between different fields of biology (macrobiology, microbiology, cell biology, etc.) and integrate them to better understand the world around us.
* *00:11:45* *A Broader Approach:* We need to teach foundational principles in biology, not just memorization of trivia.
* *00:38:49* *Microbes as Partners:* Microbes aren’t just pathogens; they are partners in a complex ecosystem. The immune system is largely a self-recognition system, recognizing and interacting with our resident microbes.
* *00:48:52* *The Importance of Listening:* Microbes are communicating with their hosts and with each other.
* *00:25:02* *The Importance of Organismal Biology:* Biology is about organisms, not just their components. The organism is the unit of selection, and we need to focus on understanding how organisms interact with their environment, including their microbial partners.
* *00:31:55* *The Impact of Climate Change:* Climate change will have a significant impact on the microbial world, and vice versa. Microbes could be a key part of the solution to the climate crisis.
*Takeaways:*
* There are many paths to studying the microbial and macrobiological sciences. Find your passion and explore different fields.
* We are all connected, and a holistic understanding of biology is essential.
* The microbial world is vast, complex, and foundational. We are only beginning to understand its importance.
* Microbiologists have a critical role to play in integrating their field with other biological disciplines.
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