Let’s rethink the way we engage with our planet—that’s the mission of BRIGHT, a biotech research institute in Denmark that is working to develop real-world solutions for sustainable living. To showcase the science done at BRIGHT, the institute’s researchers developed the MicrobeXplorer platform.
MicrobeXplorer welcomes visitors to a planet full of microbes, little hidden helpers that can do amazing things. Zoom in and explore a hidden universe.
Yeast, the tiny organism that changed the world
From brewing beer in ancient Rome to making biofuels in high-tech labs, yeast has been shaping human life for thousands of years. Explore its journey through history and see how this tiny fungus is still driving innovation today.
E. coli, a tiny but mighty cell factory
Dive into a world you can’t see with the naked eye—where life operates on a microscopic scale yet with massive impact. Meet E. coli (full name Escherichia coli), a tiny but mighty cell factory that grows, adapts, and even helps shape the world around you. Scroll in, take a closer look, and uncover the incredible story of this often-misunderstood microbe.
Truffles, nature’s hidden treasure
Beneath the forest floor, a hidden network of microbes and fungi work together to create one of the most sought-after delicacies in the world. But truffles are more than just gourmet food—they’re a biological marvel. Step inside their underground world and uncover the science, mystery, and magic behind these extraordinary fungi.
Food, hidden power beneath our feet
In regenerative farming, crops, animals, and microbes work together to build strong ecosystems. Healthy soil and plants, happy animals, and cleaner air all start with balanced interactions between microbes and all other parts of any ecosystem. Microbes in manure and compost, and on leaves and plant roots, make things grow better. Sustainable farming isn’t just better for the planet—it makes food tastier, fresher, and more nutritious too.
Launch the MicrobeXplore Xperience and learn how these tiny creatures can help us live healthier lives, cure diseases, and create a sustainable future for all.
And be sure to Xplore the Glossary, Resource Hub, and Teacher’s Corner, where you’ll find examples of how to use the MicrobeXplorer interactives in your lessons to support your science curriculum (biology, biotechnology, molecular biology, ecology, and more).