Maria Martynova, BSc

Editor – Writer -Translator

My name is Maria, and I live in New Jersey, USA. I graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in microbiology. After spending many years doing research in the lab, I decided to switch gears and focus on writing about science. My goal is to become a scientific journalist, someone who will make science fun and accessible to those who want to learn more about the world. As a part of the MicroBites team, I am responsible for setting up the version of this website in Russian. In addition, I am planning on publishing my own articles, so if you are interested in learning about environmental microbiology, stay tuned!

When I am not writing, I love spending time in nature, either by myself or with my friends. I also love baking and painting.”

My articles

• Health in space and why bacteria play a role in it July 25, 2022
• Soil protists as indicators of pollution April 27, 2022
• The future is green March 21, 2022
• Meeting the ancestors February 21, 2022
• Geometry vs Bacteria and Fungi… Who will win? January 10, 2022
• Desert microbes can help with fighting climate change December 1, 2021
• Death of Bacillus subtilis gives rise to new cellular structures October 4, 2021
• How Ancient Microbes Can Change the Future of Science. September 13, 2021
• From Antarctica to our freezers. August 2, 2021