How 3 (Million) Musketeers Keep the Fungi in Our Bodies in Check

We’ll introduce you to the yeast Candida albicans and show you how it interacts with us humans when it’s harmless—and how it can lead to serious, sometimes fatal, illnesses. You’ll get to watch Candida fungi interact with immune cells, we’ll provide you with “magic mushrooms,” and you’ll see just how diverse and colorful our microbiome and the microorganisms in our environment are. 

We’ll also show you parts of the lab and stunning microscopy images and videos of how the fungi interact with human cells. Last but not least, you can compete in a pipetting contest and win a little surprise in a fun game (we welcome players of all ages!).