41: Bacteriocins Ain't Boring

When we think of microbes in human terms, sometimes, they seem to have pretty cool super powers. This week we discuss bacteriocins and other microbiologically produced inhibitors and barriers (a.k.a. super hero shields). Microbes are awesome!

Show notes:

[Basic Food Microbiology
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0442221207/fermup-20)

[Can We Eat Our Way To A Healthier Microbiome? It’s Complicated
NPR](https://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/11/08/243929866/can-we-eat-our-way-to-a-healthier-microbiome-its-complicated)

[Kombucha: Magical Health Elixir Or Just Funky Tea?
NPR](https://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/09/30/226531998/kombucha-magical-health-elixir-or-just-funky-tea)

[Kimchi Festival: 25 Tons of Spicy, Fermented Cabbage (PHOTOS)
Weather](https://www.weather.com/travel/korean-women-make-25-tons-kimchi-poor-photos-20131118)

[Gut Bacteria Might Guide The Workings Of Our Minds
NPR](https://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/11/18/244526773/gut-bacteria-might-guide-the-workings-of-our-minds)

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