Today, Dr. Hazel Barton, Loper Endowed Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama,  joins the #QualityQuorum to tell us about her explorations of cave microbiology and the relationship between microbiology and geology! Host: Mark O. Martin Guest: Hazel Barton Subscribe: Apple Podcasts, Spotify Become a patron of Matters Microbial! Links for this episode An introduction of the fascinating field of geomicrobiology. An recent introduction to cave microbiology. An overview of Lechuguilla Cave discussed by Dr. Barton. An overview of Carlsbad Caverns discussed by Dr. Barton. An overview of Deer Cave in Borneo discussed by Dr. Barton. An overview of Wind Cave discussed by Dr. Barton. An article from Dr. Barton’s lab describing antibiotic resistance genes among cave microbes. An article from Dr. Barton and colleagues suggesting that iron metabolism could lead to cave formation.  An article from the Barton lab describing microbial photosynthesis driven by far red light in caverns. An article from Dr. Barton and colleagues describing the very unusual low bioload/high diversity microbial communities deep within Wind Cave. Dr. Barton’s faculty page at the University of Alabama. Dr. Barton’s quite impressive website about cave microbiology. A very impressive video with Dr. Barton. A fun “Twenty Questions” video with Dr. Barton. Intro music is by Reber Clark Send your questions and comments to mattersmicrobial@gmail.com