About a decade ago, it became clear to scientists that kids are healthier if they’re exposed to bacteria and microbes early in life. In the 2010s, multiple books were published on this topic, including Let Them Eat Dirt, written by two microbiologists from the University of British Columbia. Related story: Plants and bacteria: friends for […] Read more
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Plants and bacteria: friends for 500 million years
WINNIPEG — Bacteria have been on earth for much longer than humans. The first ancestors of humans with the ability to walk on two legs arrived about four million years ago, says the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Related story: Yes, kids do need to get dirty In comparison, fossil evidence suggests that microbes and […] Read more
Biologicals are booming in Brazilian crop use
WINNIPEG — Brazil is known for its rainforests, the statue of Jesus that towers over Rio de Janeiro and the Carnival festival, the biggest party on the planet. In the world of agriculture, Brazil is known for soybeans and beef. But it’s also leading the pack in what may be the hottest area of innovation […] Read more
