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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

In case you missed it ... we're back! In the latest episode of Life Unculturable, Julia and Sam chat about FMTs, butterflies, the mentality of a peer reviewer, and why 'happy' is better than 'perfect'. 🎧 Put down your surfboard and go give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗭𝗬𝗠𝗢 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧! 🧬🎉 @pymig.bsky.social and @hexamergraphics.bsky.social would like to clarify that nobody was authorized to take any of this home. The giveaway closes September 17th, so this is your last chance to join the microbial madness.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧! 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 will earn you entries: ❤️ 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 = 2 entries 💬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 = 4 entries 📤 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 = 4 entries Do all three? 𝟭𝟬 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🎙️ 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗢𝗫𝗬𝗚𝗘𝗡. 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗢𝗦. We’re 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻. Some VERY interesting guests stopping by the podcast chamber. 👀 @gilbertjacka.bsky.social Dave Westenberg Paul Lawson Joan Edwards … and more

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

GOOD NEWS. You do not need to be the next Picasso. You do not need formal art training. You don't even need to know how perspective works. You just need a questionable imagination.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🦠 𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟯: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗫𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗧! Give them a personality. Give them a profession. Give them a questionable accessory. Give them whatever weird microbial characteristics you think they deserve. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘅𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲?

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Make your microbial dreams come true! Head to our first two giveaway posts, then like, share, and complete the microbial missions to rack up entries for a chance to win these goodies. Don't miss out!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎁 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗫 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗! 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 will earn you entries: ❤️ 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 = 2 entries 💬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 = 4 entries 📤 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 = 4 entries 🗓️ 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳 ... 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆 🌎 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Remember that box of Zymo goodies we casually dropped on Tuesday? 👀 Go find the Tuesday post, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭, and start stacking those giveaway entries. 🧬🎁 You know … 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳. 😭

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🎁 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗫 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗗. 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗦. We’ve been talking about it. We’ve been teasing it. We’ve been wondering if Zymo actually meant it when they said they were sending us a giveaway ... 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘁. 😂 And now it’s time for the 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎉 𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘!🧪👕 We've teamed up with Zymo for a Life Unculturable giveaway 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! ❤️ 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 = 2 entries 💬 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻” by answering the question in the comments = 4 entries 📤 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 = 4 entries

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

“𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲.” 🎧 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 ... because sometimes surviving the lab means knowing when to 'trust' your equipment. 😂 We're pretty sure that if 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗴𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 ... his 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘅 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Whether you’re diving headfirst into a new project or desperately trying to finish your current one, you can always procrastinate productively with an episode of #LifeUnculturable. Also ... BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING NEXT WEEK ... so stay tuned!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … a working autoclave?! In the lab, it really is the little things. Here’s to sterile media, steamy biohazard waste bags, and equipment that works when we ask it to! #LabLife #Microbiology #Autoclave #LifeUnculturable

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Our latest episode brought the entire #LifeUnculturable crew together as @hexamergraphics.bsky.social finally emerged from behind the scenes. Not everything made the final cut ... but we couldn't leave the content behind. Enjoy the bonus listen on the house! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFjs...

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Questions from the audience: Dr Michael Prattes

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

@pymig.bsky.social and @microbemiller.bsky.social are handling the response ... whilst @hexamergraphics.bsky.social has been assigned the much more difficult task of keeping them diplomatic. No further questions at this time. 😐 No pipettes were harmed in the making of this video. 😉

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🦠🎧 We're bringing @hexamergraphics.bsky.social out of the dark. Without Michael we'd just be two microbiologists armed with PowerPoint and misplaced confidence.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If you're behind on the podcast, now's the perfect time to catch up on any episodes you've missed before the @hexamergraphics.bsky.social episode drops this Thursday. Just one more episode before #LifeUnculturable disappears into the anaerobic chamber and Julia and Sam go off on a one-month hiatus

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🎙️ We still owe you one more episode before we take our little midsummer-to-early-fall break, and don't worry … we haven't forgotten. Our next episode features the previously elusive @hexamergraphics.bsky.social, and we're excited to finally let him loose on the microphones. It'll be worth the wait.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎙️ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆! This time, we're asking a simple question: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲? Once more, we're running the gambit: 🎶 Unexpectedly breaks into musical numbers. ⚰️ Putting a nail in the coffin of the 'nicest' podcast host. What's the coolest microscope image? 👇

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We're excited to be part of the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗜𝗔𝗙𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) this October. Where else can you spend two days talking nonstop about anaerobic fungi and have 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹? 🍄😄

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🎙️ Behind the scenes at Life Unculturable: two interviews recorded this week! 🌍 Julia and Michael (Austria), Sam (United States), and guests joining us from around the world. Science knows no borders ... or reasonable recording hours. 😅 Tag (or DM us) your dream guest!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Just a friendly reminder from your favorite anoxic advocates: hard drives fail, files disappear, and "final_version_FINAL_v7.1_use_THIS1" deserves a better fate. Go check out: 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸*𝘂𝗽*𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿*𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, give it a listen, and then go make a backup of your own data. Your future self will thank you.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🎙️ Happy Episode Drop Thursday! New #LifeUnculturable episode: Back*Up*Your*Data! 💻🦠 From "I know I saved it somewhere ..." moments to anaerobes on dating apps, and Sam's near-death experience in the podcast chamber. 📱 Drop your best anaerobe dating bio below!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We had an absolute blast at #ASMicrobe ... catching up, meeting new colleagues, and having countless conversations about all things microbiological. We are excited to keep that momentum going at ANAEROBE 2026, taking place July 7–10 at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

For our final challenge, we decided to blindly use a multichannel pipette and load a gel. Whether that's a good thing remains under review. @pymig.bsky.social or @microbemiller.bsky.social, two postdocs entered, only one leaves the blindfolded lab skills champion www.youtube.com/shorts/2ichH...

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Blindfolded lab skills 4 ... the Multichannel

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Head over to your favorite podcast platform and check out our newest episode! This time, we delve into the characterization and description of novel microbes 🕵🏼‍♀️🦠 P.S. We'd be particularly interested in what the title of your favorite microbiologically inclined mystery novel would be 👀👇

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Stay tuned for some really great interviews in the near future ... 👀

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We are officially 10 episodes into the Life Unculturable adventure, and one thing has become very clear: the ‘lab yap’ segment is here to stay! Drop a comment below 👇 with something that grinds your gears inside (or outside) the lab …

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It's episode drop-day! 🥳 Check out this sneak peek and don't forget to go over to your favorite podcast platform to check out the full interview with powerhouse Dr Melanie Eldridge! We hope you all enjoy the interview as much as we did! If you have any questions for us drop them below!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Whenever you get that initial hit of dopamine, you suddenly feel like you’re floating three inches above the floor for the rest of the day. What’s the most validating thing a PI or mentor has ever said to you? #LifeUnculturable #Microbiology #ResearchLife #LabLife #ScienceHumor

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

It’s not a new episode release day … we know. We will be in your ears with a new episode this time next week! While you wait for that next episode of Life Unculturable, go visit your favorite podcast platform and binge the ones you missed. And while you’re at it, grab some swag (Link Below).

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

What slowly begins as a routine media prep day often becomes an all-day exercise in troubleshooting and blood pressure management. P.S. Someone check on @microbemiller.bsky.social and @pymig.bsky.social ... are they alright?

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This time, we attempted to record an episode about the specialized equipment found in anaerobic microbiology labs. This immediately derailed into a full-blown Ramble-sode. Go check it out wherever you listen to podcasts.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

In academia, it’s easy to focus on competition. In a space that can sometimes feel isolating, having colleagues who are willing to troubleshoot, share, and celebrate makes a difference. We’re intentional about carrying that same mindset in our conversations and content.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Poor graduate student: opens bank account … Meanwhile ... @pymig.bsky.social, @hexamergraphics.bsky.social, and @microbemiller.bsky.social opens bank account I guess we're still doing it for the love of the game. #LifeUnculturable #LabLife #PhDLife #BrokeButDedicated #MicrobiologyLife

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This one truly has it all… 🏝️ Where anaerobes would go on vacation 📉 How to absolutely NOT format your supplementary data 🎲 And yes… a chaotic Mad Libs game Pause at ~23 minutes and check out the top comment to fill in your board before you get there 👀 Drop your completed Mad Libs in the comments!

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Turns out, “home sweet home” hits different when oxygen is optional. 🎧 Listen now to the latest episode of Life Unculturable open.spotify.com/episode/3WL0... #LifeUnculturable #Microbiology #Hypoxia #Anaerobes #MicrobialEcology #SciencePodcast #Microbiome #LabLife

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

@pymig.bsky.social took Life Unculturable on the road … and by “road,” we mean deep into the Panamanian jungle 🌴🐍 No @hexamergraphics.bsky.social. No @microbemiller.bsky.social. Just goes to show … you CAN take LU anywhere. Even places where Wi-Fi fears to tread.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We had an incredible time talking with Janet Rogers on Life Unculturable! Out now on all the major platforms. Bonus points for anyone who can find her photo on campus, take a selfie with it, and tag us. @microbemiller.bsky.social @pymig.bsky.social @hexamergraphics.bsky.social

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

@microbemiller.bsky.social and @pymig.bsky.social sit down with Janet Rogers, a cornerstone of the DNA Protein Core Facility at Oklahoma State University. Janet has helped sequence untold numbers of samples, ensuring that generations of scientists at OSU always got the best data possible.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

In the Great Anoxic Showdown: two legends enter (@microbemiller.bsky.social and @pymig.bsky.social), but only one will ultimately stand victorious. Today @hexamergraphics.bsky.social has us attempting to pour off water whilst blindfolded.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

They say size doesn’t matter … but your aseptic zone disagrees

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We've taken a brief break from anaerobes to focus on something far more complex… Your love life. Don’t worry—we’re highly qualified: 🧪 Scientists by day 🎙️ Podcasters by night ❤️ Relationship experts… effective immediately Stay tuned. Because nothing says romance like … p < 0.05.

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Samuel Miller, Ph.D. @microbemiller.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

If you’re in need of slightly more @lifeunculturable.bsky.social content, head on over to our instagram and check out what we’ve been doing. It’s been ‘reely’ fun.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Over the next few days, we’re pivoting to something far more important than anaerobes ... Don’t worry, we’re highly qualified: 🧪 Scientists by day 🎙️ Podcasters by night ❤️ Relationship experts … starting now Stay tuned. Your love life is about to become … statistically significant.

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LifeUnculturable @lifeunculturable.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

@hexamergraphics.bsky.social came up with a series of rather difficult 'lab skills' for @pymig.bsky.social and @microbemiller.bsky.social to tackle blindfolded in the lab. Part 1/4 ... may the best postdoc win. www.youtube.com/shorts/Aezi1...

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Blindfolded lab skills part 1 ... the serological pipette.

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