r/microbiology
197k members
r/microbiology is a subreddit with 197k members. The community frequently discusses bacteria, micro, microbiology, identification, and culture, and they frequently recommend/review microscope and textbook.
The study of microscopic eukaryotes, fungi, protists, prokaryotes, viruses, and prions.
Popular Topics in r/microbiology
#1
Bacteria
62 posts
#2
Micro
37 posts
#3
Microbiology
34 posts
#4
Identification
20 posts
#5
Culture
10 posts
#6
Help
8 posts
#7
Microbes
7 posts
#8
Fungi
5 posts
#9
Agar
5 posts
#10
Mold
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/microbiology
Microscope
12 reviews
#1
AmScope
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Zeiss
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#3
Nikon, Zeiss, Leica
4.0★ from 1 review
Textbook
3 reviews
#1
OpenStax
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Bailey & Scott's
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Larone's
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/microbiology
Yearly
+27k members(15.5%)
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Last updated: July 9, 2026