Maaike Sangster

Writer

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

• 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