MicrobeWorld

Get MicrobeWorld To Go on iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Android devices

Description

If keeping up to date with MicrobeWorld's self-produced audio and video podcasts and life science-related news and information is important to you, MicrobeWorld now offers the most convenient way to do so on the go, in your car, at the gym or even in the lab. Purchase the app for $4.99 for the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch from the iTunes store or for Android devices at AppBrain.com now.

This multimedia application delivers content and news items from the following audio, video and online news sources:

Meet the Scientist with Carl Zimmer

In this podcast, Carl Zimmer talks with scientists about the work they do and what makes them tick. He gives listeners a glimpse of what scientists are really like and what is going on in cutting-edge research today. The New York Times Book Review calls Carl Zimmer "as fine a science essayist as we have." In addition to the Meet the Scientist podcast, Zimmer is also a frequent guest on radio programs, such as Fresh Air and This American Life.

This Week in Virology

This Week in Virology (TWiV) is a podcast about viruses hosted by Vincent Racaniello and Dick Despommier, two science Professors at Columbia University Medical Center. The show is an informal yet informative conversation about viruses presented in a manner that is accessible to everyone, no matter what their science background. In addition, TWiV regularly features notable and often returning guests, from Alan Dove, science writer, to Rich Condit, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Florida.

MicrobeWorld Video

A video podcast by the American Society for Microbiology that highlights the latest in microbiology, life science, and related topics. In addition to short form content about specific science subjects, MicrobeWorld Video also publishes lectures form notable researchers, such as Bonnie Bassler, Ph.D. and Stuart Levy, Ph.D.

BacterioFiles

The podcast for microbe lovers: reporting on exciting news and research about bacteria, archaea, and sometimes even eukaryotic microbes and viruses. Hosted by Jesse Noar.

This Week in Parasitism

This Week in Parasitism (TWiP) is a podcast about eukaryotic parasites hosted by Vincent Racaniello and Dick Despommier. Following in the path of their successful podcast 'This Week in Virology' (TWiV), they strive for an informal yet informative conversation about parasites which is accessible to everyone, no matter what their science background.

As science Professors at Columbia University, they have spent their entire academic careers directing research laboratories focused on parasites (Dick) and viruses (Vincent). Their enthusiasm for teaching inspired them to reach beyond the classroom with new media. TWiP is for everyone who wants to learn about parasites in a relaxing way.

Mundo de los Microbios con Gary Toranzos, Ph.D. (MicrobeWorld's weekly Spanish language podcast)

El Mundo de los Microbios es un programa educativo que consta de Podcasts semanales dirigidos a mejorar la comprension y apreciacion del rol vital que los microorganismos juegan en nuestro planeta y promover la microbiologia. El Mundo de los Microbios produce 52 programas unicos anualmente que resaltan los procesos de descubrimiento, cambios historicos en la investigacion, asi como una variedad de carreras cientificas en la industria, academia y el gobierno. Cada episodio de Podcast incluye segmentos con cientificos de vanguardia y es revisado por un panel de cientificos con peritaje en diferentes campos de investigacion para asegurar la confiabilidad del contenido.

Microbe, the News Magazine of the American Society for Microbiology

MicrobeWorld also delivers a complete PDF file of Microbe magazine, the monthly news magazine of the American Society for Microbiology, directly to your iPhone. From full featured articles to current topics, Microbe highlights the latest in the microbiological sciences and what is happening with the American Society for Microbiology and its membership. Since Microbe is a large PDF file it is recommend that you access the magazine on a wifi network.

The MicrobeWorld app features:

• Mobile access to all of MicrobeWorld's audio and video content.
• Bookmark and download MicrobeWorld shows directly for later listening or when you can't connect to the web.
• Episode and App level bonus content such as Microbe Magazine, videos, PDF files and more.
• NEW! Save Microbe magazine and episode level .pdf documents to iBooks for archiving and leisure reading.
• Sort episodes by shows, played or unplayed.
• Find podcast episodes using the search bar.
• Access shownote links within the episode so you can read the bio of the guest or peruse a research paper mentioned in the conversation.
• Background play - listen to MicrobeWorld's audio podcasts while surfing the web or using other apps.
• Playback resume - If your Wifi, 3G or Edge connection gets interupted or you have to take a call or email you can now resume the episode where you left off.
• Elect to receive push notifications so you are the first to know when new episodes are published or ASM has news or special offers to share. (We will use this feature sparingly and only send you what's important. You can always opt out under Settings on the iPhone if you decide you do not want to receive push notifications later on.)
• Email your comments and questions directly from your Apple device.
• Call in to any MicrobeWorld podcast and get your comments on a show (iPhone only)
• Connect to MicrobeWorld and ASM updates via Facebook and Twitter in app.
• Visit MicrobeWorld directly in app.
• Share audio and video content via Facebook, Twitter and Email.
• In app user support - have a question or a problem related to the app? Connect with our support team.

How to Gift MicrobeWorld (iTunes only)

The MicrobeWorld iPhone and iPod Touch app makes a great gift for the science enthusiast, student or microbiologist in your life.

But wait a minute! How can you gift an app?

It's easy. To gift the MicrobeWorld app select the drop down menu next to the price in the iTunes app store. Choose the “Gift This App” option at the top of the drop down list.

At this point you will be taken to a page within iTunes to fill in your name and the reciepient’s name and email address. You can also type in a personal message. To send the same gift to multiple email recepients, seperate the addresses with commas.

Screen Shots (iPhone)

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