MicrobeWorld – Microbiology, Biotech & Life Science News, Video and Resources
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Description
MicrobeWorld brings you the latest audio, video and news content in microbiology, biotechnology and life sciences from the American Society for Microbiology's www.MicrobeWorld.org website. This multimedia application delivers content and news items from the following audio, video and online news sources:
Meet the Scientist with Carl Zimmer
Carl Zimmer talks with scientists about the work they do and what makes them tick. He gives listeners a glimpse of what scientists are really like and what is going on in cutting-edge research today. The New York Times Book Review calls Carl Zimmer "as fine a science essayist as we have." In addition to the Meet the Scientist, Zimmer is also a frequent guest on radio programs, such as Fresh Air and This American Life.
This Week in Virology
This Week in Virology (TWiV) is about viruses hosted by Vincent Racaniello and Dick Despommier, two science Professors at Columbia University Medical Center. The show is an informal yet informative conversation about viruses presented in a manner that is accessible to everyone, no matter what their science background. In addition, TWiV regularly features notable and often returning guests, from Alan Dove, science writer, to Rich Condit, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Florida.
MicrobeWorld Video
MicrobeWorld Video is by the American Society for Microbiology and highlights the latest in microbiology, life science, and related topics. In addition to short form content about specific science subjects, MicrobeWorld Video also publishes lectures form notable researchers, such as Bonnie Bassler, Ph.D. and Stuart Levy, Ph.D.
Microbe, the News Magazine of the American Society for Microbiology
MicrobeWorld also delivers a complete PDF file of Microbe magazine, the monthly news magazine of the American Society for Microbiology, directly to your iPhone. From full featured articles to current topics, Microbe highlights the latest in the microbiological sciences and what is happening with the American Society for Microbiology and its membership.
In addition to the above content, MicrobeWorld also features:
* Background Play – Listen to MicrobeWorld audio content while you use other features.
* Wallpaper – Microscopy images for your iPhone/iTouch background
* Twitter – Follow MicrobeWorld on Twitter
* Call-in Audio Comments – Leave a message or ask a question of your favorite host (only available on iPhone)
* Bonus audio and video content – special lectures or interviews
If keeping up to date in microbiology-related news and information is important to you, MicrobeWorld offers the most convenient way for you to do so on the go, in your car, at the gym or even in the lab.
ASM is composed of over 42,000 scientists and health professionals with the mission to advance the microbial sciences as a vehicle for understanding life processes and to apply and communicate this knowledge for the improvement of health and environmental and economic well-being worldwide.
(Please note, not all features are available for all episodes. This app is compatible with the iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone, but the call-in feature is only available on the iPhone)
What's New in Version 1.14.2
Please download this update, especially if you have been experiencing start-up issues with the Microbe World app.
- $4.99
- Category: Medical
- Updated: Feb 03, 2012
- Version: 1.14.2
- Size: 7.3 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Wizzard Software
- © 2009 Wizzard Media
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.Requires iOS 3.2 or later
