A few years ago I wrote a post where I tried to compile a list of names of reporters who did a good job on stories on microbiology related topics.
Well, I would like to revisit that. So here goes.
I am compiling a list of examples of excellent microbiology reporting. This would include reporting in any format or system or site (e.g., long reads, short reads, Tweets, etc) and any type of microbiology topic.
What I would love to get from people are answers to the following:
- Who do you think is doing excellent microbiology reporting? Self nominations welcome.
- Can you give examples of some excellent of their work that you like?
- Are there any sites / sources that you think are particularly good at covering microbiology related topics?
Thanks. I will compile the answers and report back.
http://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/the-social-network-in-your-gut
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/10/26/498876985/mystery-solved-how-hiv-came-to-the-u-s
http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/08/25/491261766/new-virus-breaks-the-rules-of-infection
http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2016/12/10/504691357/million-year-old-hero-bug-emerges-from-cave
Hi Jonathan,
This was the best article on our paper on S. hominis and body odour production in 2015. Really well written.
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/31/396573607/meet-the-bacteria-that-make-a-stink-in-your-pits
Poncie Rutsch was the author.
There were a number of other reports about this paper, for which we similarly did phone interviews, and none were as good as this one.
Thanks for doing this! Here are some suggestions not included in your original blog post:
Brooke Borel
http://brookeborel.com/
http://ideas.ted.com/its-all-around-us-three-scientists-on-how-the-microbiome-shapes-our-world/
Peter Andrey Smith
http://www.peterandreysmith.com/news/
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/28/science/getting-to-know-our-microbial-roommates.html?pagewanted=1&emc=eta1
Cassandra Willyard
https://cassandrawillyard.com/
https://cassandrawillyard.contently.com/
Beth Skwarecki
http://bethskw.com/
https://www.wired.com/2013/03/roller-derby-microbiome/
Amy Maxmen
http://amymaxmen.com/
http://amymaxmen.com/features/