Today Dr. Sean Gibbons, Associate Professor at the Institute for Systems Biology, will chat with us about how the study of host-associated microbial communities can give us insights into evolution, ecology, and even human health. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Dr. Sean Gibbons Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode A wonderful overview of ammonites, extinct so long ago. A short biography of the late great Abigail Salyers, and another biography. My blogpost remembering Abigail and her fine mentorship of yours truly. A surprisingly solid overview of the microbiome. A fine video introducing the human microbiome. An article describing myths and misconceptions about the microbiome. The wood rat - creosote - microbiome study discussed in today’s session. An introduction to the question, “What is systems biology?” The Institute for Systems Biology website. Sean Gibbons’ faculty page at the Institute for Systems Biology. Sean Gibbons’ laboratory webpage. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com