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Under the microscope: microplastics
Examining the issue of plastic pollution with a round-up of microbial advances from the last few years.
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Under the microscope: microplastics
Examining the issue of plastic pollution with a round-up of microbial advances from the last few years.
Under the microscope: Alaskapox
Alaskapox virus (AKPV) is genetically more similar to old world than new world Orthopoxvirus.
A festive guide to fermentation
With Christmas approaching, it’s time to delve into the microbiology of some iconic festive food.
Virgin soil effect: how did European diseases impact native populations in The Americas
The so called ‘Age of Discovery’ was a period of exploration, exchanging new foods, gold and culture. However, with the exchanges between Europe and The Americas, there was also the exchange of pathogens with native populations.
Helicobacter pylori, Cancer and AMR
I’ll begin this article with a question that we’ll return to. Do microorganisms exhibit intelligence? Whilst it might not be able to gauge intelligence in single-celled organisms, a certain intelligent behaviour can be perceived. They possess the simplest chemical signalling pathways, yet are sophisticated enough to evade potential harm.
Methanotrophs: an emerging biotechnological workhorse in the bioproduction industry
Methane-consuming bacteria turn waste greenhouse gases into useful products. A win-win situation?
Gender-specific approaches to HIV prevention: addressing the needs of women and girls
With nearly 25 million deaths and an estimated 33.2 million people (including 15.4 million women) living with the virus globally, HIV/AIDS is on the brink of becoming the most devastating pandemic the world has ever seen.
Historical Perspective
Shining a light on microbes from the past with molecular paleomicrobiology
Is there a way to objectively address the history of microorganisms?
Virgin soil effect: how did European diseases impact native populations in The Americas
The so called ‘Age of Discovery’ was a period of exploration, exchanging new foods, gold and culture. However, with the exchanges between Europe and The Americas, there was also the exchange of pathogens with native populations.
The pandemic potential of poxvirus infections
What can the causes of ancient pandemics, smallpox and viral evolution tell us about future threats?
Sir Graham Wilson
Sir Graham Wilson was a pioneer in the area of public health, wartime bacteriology and food hygiene.
