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Helicobacter pylori, Cancer and AMR

2024-03-11T07:00:00+00:00By

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.

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Under the microscope: Alaskapox

2024-02-26T09:49:00+00:00By

Alaskapox virus (AKPV) is genetically more similar to old world than new world Orthopoxvirus.

  • Christmas

    A festive guide to fermentation

    With Christmas approaching, it’s time to delve into the microbiology of some iconic festive food.

  • Ship

    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.

  • Deep sea

    Under the microscope: marine extremophiles

    Extremophiles are organisms which survive in extreme conditions. They are adapted to survive in niche environments, including pressure, alkalinity, acidity and temperature. From the deep pressures of the oceans to the heat of hydrothermal vents, the sea offers a variety of unique environments, which would be lethal habitats for other ...

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Shining a light on microbes from the past with molecular paleomicrobiology

2024-01-05T11:54:00+00:00By , and

Is there a way to objectively address the history of microorganisms?

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