The Microbiologist showcases the work that Applied Microbiology International does in applying the diverse experience of global, interdisciplinary experts to solve global challenges.
An intriguing free webinar this July will explore what happens when key members of the human gut microbiome are lost, and what we can learn from populations where this loss has not occurred.
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is inviting researchers, students and professionals across the STEM community to take part in a new video series exploring the experiences of neurodivergent people working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Ekramul Karim reveals why LAM ECS 2026 has been an important milestone in his own journey as an early-career microbiologist and how it has broadened his appreciation for the versatility of microbiology beyond biomedical and environmental settings.
They may be the stuff of our nightmares, but Aditya Singh Ranout reveals how invisible allies underneath our feet in the form of entomopathogenic fungi are transforming agriculture - and why these fascinating microbes may hold the key to a pesticide-free agriculture.
Jemima Swain reports back on her experiences of the Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Symposium 2026 at Manchester Metropolitan University, which brought together almost 100 delegates for a day of scientific presentations, posters, careers talks, and opportunities for discussion and networking.
A new review investigates cost-effective and greener ways to grow microorganisms for use in Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation (MICP), a microbial process that precipitates calcium carbonate, and identifies three interlinked factors that determine success or failure.
A new investigation into the links between Alzheimer’s disease and the gut microbiome in Puerto Rico has found specific gut microbial patterns associated with cognitive decline, disease severity and genetic risk factors.
A growing global debate over “biopiracy” is raising urgent questions for microbiologists, researchers, industry and policymakers alike — and Applied Microbiology International is calling on members to help shape the conversation.
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has published the results of its 2026 Member Survey, revealing a highly engaged and increasingly international membership community, while highlighting new opportunities to strengthen accessibility, visibility and participation across the organisation.
We caught up with Md Ekramul Karim, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Houston, who is one of the newest Junior Reviewers with Letters in Applied Microbiology.