Maaike Sangster

Writer, Translator (Dutch)

As a molecular and systems biologist, I am interested in all things microbial communities and microbial cooperation. During my PhD, I used a combination of mathematical models and experiments to analyze a simplified microbial community and I found this to be a valuable way to learn about the mechanics of cooperation. However, I am also curious about microbes in the world around us, such as those in fermented foods and our bodies, and how they impact humans and the environment. I hope to bring you some fun articles about these topics at Microbites!

My articles

• How do plants perceive their microbiome? October 20, 2025
• Bacteria help beetles adapt to climate change May 19, 2025
• The impact of microplastics on the plankton microbiome March 17, 2025
• Faecal bacteria fighting inflammatory microbes  December 9, 2024
• Infectious cooperation in joint and bone implants October 25, 2024
• Probiotics Reshape Metabolism in Gut Microbial Community August 14, 2024
• Unlocking the Secrets of the Sky: Investigating Microbes in Clouds June 3, 2024
• Tracking the microbiome across the human body May 15, 2024
• Resource management in overworked microbes April 15, 2024
• A cheesy story of microbial cooperation February 23, 2024