On episode five of Bonding Over Science, host Dawn Stringer chats with Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Earth System Science Steven Allison about how he uses Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory capabilities to uncover mysteries from the Earth beneath our feet. Allison explains how his research could help us understand severe events, like wildfire patterns, and how they affect soil microbiomes. Allison is researching how well microbial communities respond and rejuvenate when exposed to extreme environmental disturbances like wildfires.

Interested in learning more about this topic? Read the web feature on wildfire research. You can also review the full transcription of the podcast.