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.
Ojewale Ifeoluwa Florence reports back on her AMI-sponsored summer studentship which focused on the investigation of Actinobacteria found in local freshwater environments in Ogun State, Nigeria, under supervisor Dr. Amina Badmos.
Fleur Thorogood (20), from Cheltenham, reveals what happened during her Applied Microbiology International-sponsored Summer Placement at Cardiff University investigating Cutibacterium acnes host adaptation with respect to biofilms.
Discover valuable insights from three companies in the microbiology field, and their experience of balancing innovation, investment, and sustainability to drive their success.
One year into our first junior editor training programme with Letters in Applied Microbiology, Racheal Oluwayemisi Fashogbon reveals how signing up has helped to transform her career.
The Space Microbiology Group studies how microorganisms behave in space conditions, using tools such as microbiology, molecular biology, system biology and geomicrobiology to learn how new biotechnologies could be applied to space.
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
Researchers have revealed novel sequence-structure-property relationships for customizing engineered living materials (ELMs), enabling more precise control over their structure and how they respond to deformation forces like stretching or compression.
Read storyScientists have demonstrated the ability to overcome significant challenges in gene therapy using adeno-associated virus vectors (AAV) by employing a novel smart nanomachine equipped with AAV.
Lancaster University spin out CCI Photonics has secured significant funding to develop its diagnostic technology, which aims to improve healthcare outcomes by using AI to detect infectious diseases and determine patients’ antibiotic susceptibilities in under 15 minutes.
New research uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis.
Discover valuable insights from three companies in the microbiology field, and their experience of balancing innovation, investment, and sustainability to drive their success.
The Microbiologist chats with our new Global Ambassador for France, Ashley Shade, who is Director of Research with Le Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) at the Universite Claude Bernard Lyon 1.
Second year medical student Caleb Morin reveals what happened during his Applied Microbiology International-sponsored Summer Placement at the University of Galway investigating wastewater surveillance for monitoring yellow fever virus.
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.
Discover the role, the challenges, and key opportunities for the future.
A clinical microbiologist describes the key roles and technological challenges encountered in a typical day.
My journey began in 2020 as a PhD student in Environmental Microbiology at Redeemer’s University, and I’ve since been immersed in the fascinating world of microbiological research. My work at the African Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ACEWATER) presents a variety of challenges and rewards as I explore the ...
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.