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. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Margaret McFall-Ngai Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode  For beginning #Micronauts, I suggest this overview of the amazing roles microbes play in the lives of animals and plants: "We are living in a bacterial world, and it's impacting us more than previously thought". Here is the more advanced article coauthored by Dr.McFall-Ngai on this topic:  "Animals in a Bacterial World."  A must read. A video on this topic by Dr. McFall-Ngai. Another video on this topic by Dr. McFall-Ngai. A wonderful review of the squid-Vibrio symbiosis (relevant to discussion) from the laboratory of Dr. Karen Visick. The TCT story:  how the same signal creates a light organ in squid and disease in humans. PAMPs versus MAMPs as a paradigm shift. A wonderful profile on Dr. McFall-Ngai An essay about career building by Dr. McFall-Ngai. Margaret McFall-Ngai's faculty website. The McFall-Ngai laboratory website. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to [email protected]

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