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| Title |
Microbial pathogens in the movies
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|---|---|
| Published in |
FEMS Microbiology Letters, December 2023
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| DOI | 10.1093/femsle/fnad129 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Manuel Sánchez-Angulo |
| Abstract |
Usually, show business depicts viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms as one of the worse menaces to mankind. Entertainment movies influence the way audiences understand and perceive these topics. Few films accurately portray the science of microbiology and its social implications. Movies and TV series often feature outbreaks of deadly diseases and the efforts of scientists and medical professionals to contain them. But entertainment movies can also be used to educate the public about the importance and the impact that microorganisms have on our lives, helping to increase public awareness and appreciation of the world of microbiology. The aim of this review is to show the relationship between movies and microbiology, from the fight against diseases such as AIDS or tuberculosis, to the zombie apocalypse. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 86 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 26 | 30% |
| Mexico | 4 | 5% |
| Ecuador | 4 | 5% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5% |
| Greece | 3 | 3% |
| Colombia | 2 | 2% |
| Italy | 1 | 1% |
| United States | 1 | 1% |
| Brazil | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 6 | 7% |
| Unknown | 34 | 40% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 59 | 69% |
| Scientists | 23 | 27% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 3 | 3% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 1% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 5 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 2 | 40% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 1 | 20% |
| Unknown | 2 | 40% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Arts and Humanities | 1 | 20% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 1 | 20% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 20% |
| Chemistry | 1 | 20% |
| Unknown | 1 | 20% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 118. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 23 February 2024.
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