Mikrobeihin
Mikrobeihin is a Finnish phrase used in science communication and education to evoke a focus on microbial life. Literally, the phrase translates roughly as "into microbes" or "toward microbes" and functions as a conceptual umbrella for programs, texts, and discussions that seek to make microbes more understandable and relevant to the public.
Etymology and usage: It stems from the Finnish words for microbes and the illative case suffix -ihin,
Scope: The term encompasses bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and in some usages viruses, depending on
Reception and interpretation: The phrase is part of efforts to improve microbial literacy. Some observers warn
Related topics include microbiology, the human microbiome, microbial ecology, antibiotic resistance, and Finnish science communication projects.