Who we are
The Microbial Menagerie is a blog written and edited by Jennifer Tsang. Occasionally, we accept guest articles from those in the scientific community. The website address is: https://microbialmenagerie.com. Learn more about the blog here.
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No product mentioned in this website has been gifted nor has this site received sponsorships from companies associated with these products. All opinions and recommendations are my own .
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Medical disclaimer
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What rights you have over your data
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Where we send your data
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Updates
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Contact
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