Episode 11: Does Esther Lederberg, A Powerful Female Microbiologist, and Pioneer In Microbial Genetics Deserve A Nobel Prize?

<a href='https://www.microbigals.com/post/invisible-esther-lederberg-researching-the-unseen-world'>Esther Lederberg</a> is often regarded as one of the greatest female microbiologists, an original woman in STEM. She did not only pioneer the field of microbial genetics (before DNA was even discovered!) She also discovered 2 vital pieces of information that laid the groundwork for bioengineering! So why haven’t you heard of her? Probably because she was a humble girl married, for the majority of her career to her male collaborator.  Join us as we discuss the many microbe moments of Esther Lederberg!