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Galaxy of Good and Evil Bacteria: Exploring the Microbiome's Dual Nature
The Microbial Maven aka Mary Ruddick Greetings, my little microbes! Today, we venture into the microscopic galaxy where the tiniest...
Mary Ruddick
Feb 118 min read
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Faux Leather, Brave New World, and Forever Fabric
Knowing the dangers of "vegan leather," you may be scrambling to find something plastic-free. Here's why you should.
Mary Ruddick
Nov 12, 202412 min read
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The Polyester Paradox
The very fabric hugging your curves is doing more to keep those love handles in place than your carb addiction ever could.
Mary Ruddick
Oct 26, 202411 min read
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Microbial Mischief
Musing on microBIOME mysteries one probiotic at a time Mary Ruddick Oh, my little microbes, you’ve found your way to the most mischievous...
Mary Ruddick
Aug 30, 20244 min read
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