Ever seen a microbe up close? After Howard Hang’s Front Row lecture, guests explored bacteria grown from everyday surfaces, soil, and fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, cheese, and kombucha—alongside cultures from the human body—at #ScienceinAction. Using colorful growth media and magnified colonies, researchers from the Hang lab showed how they study microbial diversity and examine how these tiny organisms influence immunity and health. Stick around after each #FrontRow lecture to experience