Be inspired by some of the world’s leading microbiologists, discover the work of laboratories around the world, get advice on key topics and find out about exciting career opportunities in the world of microbiology.
Yang Yue and Professor Alan Walker discuss everything from precision medicine and the omics approach, to challenges in the road ahead and the future of microbiome research.
Applied Microbiology International has paid tribute to Professor Mike Goodfellow, who died on March 8 2024 at the age of 83 following a short illness.
Thanks to support from Applied MIcrobiology International, scientists testing sampling collection protocols in Mars analogue conditions have shown that non-scientists will be able to replicate the tests as long as they follow the methods.
Ashley Ward of SRUC and Sony Malhotra of STFC explain how an innovative collaboration explores how computational approaches could be used to detect non-O157 STEC that are likely to cause disease.
The Aero-Aquatic Virus Research Group led by Dr. Janina Rahlff conducts basic research on microbial viruses from the surface microlayer, which is the 1-mm thick ‘skin’ of a water body’s surface, and in atmospheric ecosystems.
At MEGBLab, our mission is to advance the understanding of microorganisms and their crucial role in environmental sustainability.
The Water Quality Laboratory of the National University of Salta, founded by Dr Mónica Salusso and Dr. Liliana Moraña, is going from strength to strength - but faces challenges posed by major budget cuts to science and research in Argentina.
The Babalola Lab examines the interplay between plants and plant growth-promoting rhizobiome in plant health management using high throughput sequencing
The Almario group focuses on finding novel microbial-based solutions to improve plant phosphorus nutrition by tapping into the microbiota of wild plants growing under harsh nutrient-limited conditions.
Professor Alan Walker shares some advice as part of a wider conversation with author Yang Yue.
Read storyThe antibiotic gentamicin can be encapsulated into liposomes, allowing for more accurate use in situations such as wound treatment, according to new research presented at the recent Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium.
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is boosting training and development opportunities for early career scientists in journal publishing with the appointment of 14 new junior editors on its flagship journal Letters in Applied Microbiology (LAM).
A team at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a non-invasive sensor that changes colour when a wound becomes infected, alerting healthcare staff hours before symptoms become visible to the eye.
Professor Ugochukwu Anieto of Texas A&M University reveals how AMI’s Scientific Event Travel Grant helped him to gather some fascinating insights on antimicrobial compounds at the recent ASM conference.
Medical microbiologist Oluwole Owoyemi of Achievers University Owo and Federal University of Technology, Akure, reports back from ASM MICROBE 2024 after being awarded a Scientific Event Travel Grant by Applied Microbiology International.
Wondering whether you can sterilise baby bottles in a dishwasher — or use a dishwasher to safely clean bowls, spoons and other baby weaning equipment? AMI microbiologists provide expert advice to Helen Brown of Made for Mums on what you can and can’t do, depending on your baby’s age.
Third year PhD student Chuen Lee spent 12 weeks interning with AMI’s Communications and Marketing Team - here’s how it went.
Nicolás Cifuentes is Head of Research Projects and Phages at PhageLab, Chile, which offers tailor-made solutions to control bacterial outbreaks in the livestock and poultry industries.
A dip into the world of colourful fabrics and microbial engineering - Alicia Russell of Colorifix shares her experience designing, coordinating, and crafting pigments for a spectrum of colours.
Marie Andrea Laetitia Huët’s journey transcends typical PhD narratives. From National Geographic enthusiast to nanomedicine warrior, Laetitia reveals how her scientific odyssey combats a neglected tropical disease.
Mycology, chemical-free bioproducts and fresh discoveries every season - Young Nam Lee reveals what life as a microbial library collection curator is like.
A glimpse into the world of Bactobio with Grace Cox and Shinjini Mathur who are unleashing the power of microbes to produce novel antimicrobials - from culturing novel strains to harnessing their potential for global health solutions.