Introducing MicrobeXplorer: A Window into the Microbial World!
Excited to share a new initiative from DTU Biosustain: MicrobeXplorer! I had the pleasure of contributing to this project.
MicrobeXplorer is an interactive, beautifully designed platform created to ignite curiosity about microbes—especially among high school students, but really for anyone who’s ever wondered about the invisible life all around (and inside!) us.
One of the highlights was getting to spotlight one of the most misunderstood microbes out there: E. coli. Often seen as a villain, this tiny bacterium is actually a scientific superhero—helping us unlock the secrets of life, produce life-saving medicines, and drive innovation in biotech and synthetic biology. It’s a microbial workhorse with so much more to offer, and I’m thrilled to help share its story in a new light.
The platform is fun, educational, and available in both English and Spanish —perfect for classrooms, science clubs, or just curious minds of all ages.
Ruben Vazquez-Uribe 