119 | Microbiomes and Snake Fungal Disease

Dr. Jenkins sits down with Lauren Fuchs, a Ph.D. candidate and
recipient of an Orianne Society research grant, to explore her
unique journey into snake research. Lauren transitioned into
herpetology after earning a Master’s degree in Exercise Science
and working in that field for years. In this episode, they delve
into Lauren’s fascinating research on how landscape disturbances
impact the skin microbiomes of snakes and their susceptibility to
Snake Fungal Disease. The conversation begins with an overview of
microbiomes and Snake Fungal Disease, examining their intricate
relationship, before transitioning to how changes in the
environment may influence this dynamic.


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