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Bacteria resistant to antibiotics found in hospital wastewater system
A unique new study led by researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland has found that bacteria that may lead to hospital acquired infection is present in a hospital’s wastewater system.
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Edie uncovers how microbes can shine light on dirt bike vandalism
For her AMI-sponsored Summer Placement, forensic science student Edie Holmes joined a team investigating whether microbial profiling could be used to link dirt bikes to vandalised sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs). Here’s what happened.
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The lure of microbes: Getting to know some of the new junior editors at Letters in Applied Microbiology
Applied Microbiology International has just appointed 14 junior editors to its flagship journal Letters in Applied Microbiology (LAM) - so we got to know some of the new crew.
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Likeminded researchers all over the world - our experiences of FEMS
Two microbiologists successfully applied to AMI for a Scientific Conference Abstract Scholarship to attend the 10th FEMS Congress of European Microbiologists in July - and now they tell us what they got out of it.
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Unpeeling the layers - what my summer placement taught me about onion rot and lab life
Shi Yang Xie is doing a Applied Microbiology International Summer Placement at Cardiff University School of Biosciences with Dr Rebecca Weiser. She reveals what her research into bacterial onion rot is uncovering.
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Bacteria deliver living colour to the built environment
PhD student Ella Hetherington reports on her Biochrome installation at the London Festival of Architecture, which demonstrated the application of microbial pigments in architecture and design.
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Phage against the dying of the light - bacteriophages have been sparking a buzz for over a century now
Tom Ireland’s latest book The Good Virus reveals the rollercoaster history of bacteriophages - and why these prolific entities could offer fresh hope in a time of surging antimicrobial resistance.
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I was transformed into a cartoon scientist honey bee!
Professor Les Baillie of Cardiff University has had a few unique experiences as a microbiologist, but becoming one of the stars of Betsy and Bertie Save The Bees is one that earned particular kudos from his granddaughter.
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Diego investigates how microbes can one day help to build a Moon settlement
Mentored by Dr. André Antunes, Peruvian student Diego Dueñas Parapar has been carrying out an AMI Summer Placement project focusing on space bio-constructions.
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Uncovering the secrets of the mummy
To his great surprise, microbiologist Frank Maixner found himself turning his scientific skills to mummy research. He reveals what the latest techniques are revealing about ancient humans, the history of malaria and the Medici family.
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Street science brings home an important message about African sleeping sickness
Combining parasitology with street theatre resulted in a colourful experience that delivered an important message about African sleeping sickness, as parasitologist Dr Nicola Veitch explains.
Edie uncovers how microbes can shine light on dirt bike vandalism
The lure of microbes: Getting to know some of the new junior editors at Letters in Applied Microbiology
Likeminded researchers all over the world - our experiences of FEMS
Unpeeling the layers - what my summer placement taught me about onion rot and lab life
Bacteria deliver living colour to the built environment
Phage against the dying of the light - bacteriophages have been sparking a buzz for over a century now
I was transformed into a cartoon scientist honey bee!
Diego investigates how microbes can one day help to build a Moon settlement
Uncovering the secrets of the mummy
Street science brings home an important message about African sleeping sickness
