A Brief History of the Miracle Bacterium [Interview] episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 23, 2025 · 20 MIN

A Brief History of the Miracle Bacterium [Interview]

from Asimov Press · host Asimov Press

Serratia marcescens, a pathogen with an uncanny resemblance to blood, has had an outsized influence on modern science. In the latest article from Asimov Press, author Corrado Nai explains how research into this organism has revealed how handshakes transmit disease, how bacteria enter the bloodstream, and how an illness can spread through large cities. Our audio correspondent, Carlos Bricio, interviewed Corrado Nai to learn more.You can read every article from Asimov Press, for free, by visiting press.asimov.com.

Serratia marcescens, a pathogen with an uncanny resemblance to blood, has had an outsized influence on modern science. In the latest article from Asimov Press, author Corrado Nai explains how research into this organism has revealed how handshakes transmit disease, how bacteria enter the bloodstream, and how an illness can spread through large cities. Our audio correspondent, Carlos Bricio, interviewed Corrado Nai to learn more.You can read every article from Asimov Press, for free, by visiting press.asimov.com.

NOW PLAYING

A Brief History of the Miracle Bacterium [Interview]

0:00 20:33

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Asimov Press?

This episode is 20 minutes long.

When was this Asimov Press episode published?

This episode was published on March 23, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Serratia marcescens, a pathogen with an uncanny resemblance to blood, has had an outsized influence on modern science. In the latest article from Asimov Press, author Corrado Nai explains how research into this organism has revealed how handshakes...

Can I download this Asimov Press episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!