by Karla Fjeld | May 17, 2018 | Clinical
The global spread of antibiotic resistant sexually transmitted diseases (STD) has received increased attention over the past several years from health institutes including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
by Karla Fjeld | Nov 9, 2017 | Clinical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Water
Photo: 1918 flu ward at Camp Funston, Kansas (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Microorganisms triggered many events that drastically altered human history. The most notorious microbes caused mass death and destruction, but they also inspired modern medical advances often...
by Karla Fjeld | Sep 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s back to school for many U.S. students this week and parents everywhere are rejoicing and/or are reflecting on how quickly the time with their little ones (or not so little anymore) is flying by. As a microbiologist, you might also be thinking about how schools...
by Karla Fjeld | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
Have you ever stepped outside after a bout of summer rain just to bask in that familiar, refreshing rainfall scent that fills the air? Some may be surprised to learn the notorious “fresh rain” aroma, and other distinctive outdoors smells, are actually caused by...
by Karla Fjeld | May 4, 2017 | Clinical
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