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P. fumarii live in deep ocean thermal vents such as this "black smoker" in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Photo: NOAA
Natural Selections: Extreme bacteria
Paul Smiths, NY, May 10, 2012 — Some bacteria like it hot, geyser hot, and some like it cold, refrigerator cold. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley look at bacteria that thrive in extreme environments. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Field Guide to Bacteria
Paul Smiths, NY, Dec 16, 2010 — Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager discuss Betsey Dexter Dyer's new book, A Field Guide to Bacteria, and the distinctive traits of individual bacteria that are visible to the naked eye. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Slime Molds
Mar 16, 2006 — Co-hosts Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley re-visit one of their favorite topics: Slime! This time, they discuss bacteria and the slimy "biofilm" that they produce. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Superbacteria
Jun 05, 2003 — Some bacteria like it hot, geyser hot, and some like it cold, refrigerator cold. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley look at bacteria that thrive in extreme environments. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Bacteria
Apr 04, 2002 — Bacteria can be found in many places on the earth... and even IN the earth! Hundreds of feet below earth's surface, bacteria reside, trapped in the rock. But are they alive? That depends on who you ask... Curt & Martha talk about bacteria. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Mitochondria
Apr 05, 2001 — Dr. Curt Stagerand Martha Foley explore the role of mitocondria--components that burn food molecules and produce energy--in cells. Go to full article
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