Locations:

Session 1A: UC 326

Session 1B: UC 327

Session 1C: UC 330

Session 1D: UC 331

View the list of posters to be presented.

When most people think of bacteria and fungi—if they think of them at all—they probably think of “germs, disease, and rot.” This is understandable, as bacterial and viral epidemics have killed more people over the course of human history than all wars combined. But it is also quite wrong: animals cannot function normally without sustained, intimate interactions with microbes. In my talk, I will highlight a few interesting examples of microbe-animal interactions, drawing from recent studies in humans and insects. Finally, I will outline why, when viewed from a long-term evolutionary perspective, we should not be surprised that animals not only benefit, but require interactions with microbes to survive.

Locations:

Session 2A: UC 326

Session 2B: UC 327

Session 2C: UC 330

Session 2D: UC 331

Session 2E: UC 332

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View the list of entries for this exhibition.