Microbiologist Answers Microbiology Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

Microbiologist Dan Buckley joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about microbiology. What’s the fastest known bacteria? Is the zombie fungi from “The Last Of Us“ realistic? Why is cat poop is dangerous for pregnant people? How did metal-eating bacteria come about? How does horizontal gene transfer work? What microbes should we be most concerned about? Dan Buckley answers these questions and many more await on WIRED Microbiology Support. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia Editor: Richard Trammell Expert: Dan Buckley Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Rhyan Lark Casting Producer: Nicholas Sawyer Camera Operator: Christopher Eusteche Sound Mixer: Gabe Quiroga Production Assistant: Cerina Shippey Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Additional Editor: Jason Malizia Assistant Editor: Billy Ward 0:00 Microbiology Support 0:13 Brain-eating amoebas? 0:59 Flatulence and gut health 2:27 The Dancing Pinhead Microbes 2:46 Are we human or are we microbe? 3:27 The fastest bacteria 4:15 Predatory bacteria 5:17 Bacteria on the move 6:31 The Last Of Us fungi: Real or No 7:26 The microbe that scares this expert the most 8:18 Metal eating bacteria 9:23 Antibiotic-resistant bacteria 10:55 Microwaves and bacteria 11:59 Extremophiles 12:58 Bacteria vs. Virus vs. Fungus 13:50 Magnet bacteria, how do they work? 14:57 Subway poles and you: Partners in cleanliness 16:30 We Love Tardigrades 17:03 Why cat poop is dangerous for pregnant people 18:01 [Romantic Music playing] 18:28 Horizontal gene transfer 19:29 The biggest bacteria 19:54 Gut creature cravings 20:48 Fecal transplants, sure 21:56 What is it that you do here 22:41 Martian microbes 23:42 Phone screens vs toilets 24:35 Beneficial microbes 25:33 ...knowing what they know 26:20 Unanswered questions about microbes 27:23 Do bacteria mostly smell the same? Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► Listen to the Get WIRED podcast ►► Want more WIRED? Get the magazine ►► Follow WIRED: Instagram ►► Twitter ►► Facebook ►► Tik Tok ►►@wired Get more incredible stories on science and tech with our daily newsletter: Also, check out the free WIRED channel on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV. ABOUT WIRED WIRED is where tomorrow is realized. Through thought-provoking stories and videos, WIRED explores the future of business, innovation, and culture.