What makes kombucha more than just a trendy drink? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Dumez-Kornegay, a postdoctoral researcher who studies how kombucha affects host metabolism. We also get to hear about her life and training to be a scientist and about what it means to “publish a paper” in the academic world. Whether you are a kombucha fan or just curious about the science in your glass, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective about what is bubbling beneath the surface.

Rachel's paper in PLOS Genetics: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1011003

Cover art by Lauren Sapienza

Original theme: "Stranded" by Moavii