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NewsHow scientists are breeding spinach to better withstand Pythium
Breeding efforts to improve spinach tolerance to a pathogen called Pythium will help both indoor and outdoor growers of the popular leafy green.
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NewsWHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest Caribbean nation to be certified as having eliminated the mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
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CareersFrom one bench to another: Representing early-career scientists at Parliament’s Voice of the Future
Tyler Myers, an MPhil Candidate at the University of Cambridge, reports back from the Royal Society of Biology’s Voice of the Future event at Parliament, where he served as a guest panelist representing Applied Microbiology International.
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NewsFlu vaccine no longer required for U.S. military
The U.S. military is ending its long-standing requirement that service members receive the annual flu shot, a decision announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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NewsPioneering virologist Bernard Roizman dies at 96
Bernard Roizman, ScD, world-leading expert on herpes simplex virus (HSV) and Joseph Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology at The University of Chicago, died on April 13, 2026, at the age of 96.
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NewsRising measles cases highlight gaps in vaccination coverage and public health system vulnerabilities
The Global Virus Network (GVN) is closely monitoring a significant resurgence of measles in the United States and globally, reflecting a growing vulnerability in public health systems.
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NewsStudying two very different viruses helps to develop new strategies
When the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic began, virologist Theodora Hatziioannou, in conjunction with Paul Bieniasz brought her HIV-honed skills and tools to this new global threat, which made it easier and faster for researchers to gain insights into the virus and test antibodies for potential therapeutic candidates in real time.
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NewsThree European countries reach 90% HPV vaccination target as Europe steps up action on cancer prevention
All EU/EEA countries now recommend HPV vaccination for adolescent girls and boys as part of their immunisation programmes, marking a major step forward in Europe’s’ cancer prevention efforts. Iceland, Portugal and Norway have reached the target of 90% HPV vaccination coverage among girls by the age of 15.
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News American microbiologist behind global water safety breakthrough wins 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Professor Joan Bray Rose has been recognised for pioneering Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) as a global approach for assessing pathogen risks in water. QMRA has been adopted into global drinking water standards and enabled safe water reuse.
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NewsMolecular biologist Li-Jun Ma wins 2026 Mahoney Life Sciences Prize
Li-Jun Ma has been chosen as this year’s winner of the Mahoney Life Sciences Prize for her work toward mitigating the effects of a fungal pathogen that is causing the functional extinction of the bananas most commonly found in U.S. supermarkets.
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NewsLuis Daniel Sansores España named recipient of the 2026 IADR Norton Ross Fellowship
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) has announced Luis Daniel Sansores España, IADR Chilean Division, as the 2026 recipient of the IADR Norton Ross Fellowship.
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NewsNominate yourself: Call for new Elected Trustees of Applied Microbiology International
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has issued a call for a new member to join our team as an Elected Trustee on the AMI Board from September 2026.
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NewsLancet Countdown Europe: New report on health and climate change
Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels is not only making the continent economically and politically vulnerable, it also has dramatic consequences for the population’s health. Growing air pollution, heat damage and the climate-related spread of infectious diseases are looming, warns a new report.
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NewsTwo research projects to study immune responses to dengue and Zika viruses
Dr. James Earnest, an assistant professor at the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, is leading two new research projects to examine how humans build an immune response to dengue and the Zika virus over time, in pursuit of creating better preventative measures.
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NewsBelfast to host global scientists at the Microbiology Society’s Annual Conference 2026
Baroness Natalie Bennett will join leading scientists and policymakers in Belfast for a discussion on how to slow the spread of superbugs at the Microbiology Society’s Annual Conference.
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NewsResearchers to test a gut microbiome intervention as part of a cancer therapy regimen
A phase III clinical trial will test a gut microbiome intervention as part of a kidney cancer therapy regimen. The investigational agent is a once-daily capsule requiring no refrigeration or special handling.
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NewsGlobal Virus Network launches expanded “Global Guardians for Pandemic Preparedness” program for Florida high school students
The Global Virus Network (GVN) announced the launch of its expanded Global Guardians for Pandemic Preparedness initiative, with applications now open for high school students across the state of Florida.
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NewsRobotics meets genetics: Joining forces to explore Fusarium
Two research groups are bringing together two complementary scientific approaches to discover new antifungal agents – targeting Fusarium, but also those derived from Fusarium.
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NewsCall for evidence: Why has the promise of personalised medicine failed to materialise on the ground?
A new inquiry by the UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee investigates why the NHS adoption of the UK’s cutting-edge life sciences innovations often fails - and what could be done to fix it. Members of AMI could be just the people to provide answers.
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NewsScientists studying bird flu in the air to protect people and agricultural operations
New research will investigate how nonthermal plasmas can render aerosols containing the virus that causes bird flu incapable of infecting humans and livestock. The approach exposes air to strong electric fields, temporarily creating free electrical charges that damage viruses.