Dr. Jake Robinson is a microbial ecologist at Flinders University and researches microbes, ecosystems, social equity issues, and ways to conserve and restore nature. He studies how microbes can benefit human health and not just cause disease. He is also the author of the new book Invisible Friends. He came on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including the following:

• The importance of microbes for building a strong immune system
• Balancing microbial exposure and targeted hygiene
• How microbes in nature can enhance human health (read more here)
• What forensic microbiology is (read more here)
• Applications of forensic microbiology
• His book Invisible Friends (read more here)
• At-home microbiology activity: Forensic microbiology trace evidence (find the activity here)

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