Today, Dr. Sue Ishaq of the University of Maine joins the #QualityQuorum to tell us about the relationship between what we eat and our microbes, as well as making microbiology more inclusive to everyone. Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Sue Ishaq Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode An explanation of Charles Darwin’s quotation about having a bad day.  The laboratory website of Dr. Michael Baym, who sent me that quotation as a metal plate for my lab.  Much appreciated! An article about broccoli metabolism. An introductory article for the public about broccoli consumption and IBD. A 2023 article from Dr. Ishaq’s group suggesting a relationship between consuming broccoli sprouts and reduction of inflammatory bowel disease in mice. A 2023 article https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/msystems.00532-23 from Dr. Ishaq’s group relating the consumption of steamed broccoli sprouts to reduction of inflammation in mice. A very readable introduction to the concept of microbiology and social equity. A link to a number of essential articles relating microbiology and social equity—microbiology should be for EVERYONE. The faculty website of Dr. Ishaq at the University of Maine. The WONDERFUL laboratory website of Dr. Ishaq. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com