All Sustainable Microbiology articles
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Marine algae implants could boost crop yields
Scientists have discovered the gene that enables marine algae to make a unique type of chlorophyll. They successfully implanted this gene in a land plant, paving the way for better crop yields on less land. Source: Robert Jinkerson/Tingting Xiang/UCR Fluorescence image of coral Acropora juvenile polyps hosting the ...
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Yeast and kelp flies can replace fishmeal in feed
Kelp flies and marine yeast cultivated on by-products from the seafood industry can be used in feed for farmed salmon.
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Features
New nitrogen-fixing bacteria for sustainable agriculture
Discover developments in biological nitrogen fixation technology and research, as sustainable agriculture becomes a hot topic.
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Careers
A day in the life of a pipeline lead
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.
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AMI launching STEM and success entrepreneurship webinar to mark IWD
On International Women’s Day, Applied Microbiology International will host an exciting online event focusing on five women who founded their own companies, becoming successful entrepreneurs using their own research as a spin-out launchpad.
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Estuary microbiome could be countering climate change emissions more than previously thought
Microbes in estuaries could be counteracting greenhouse gas effects to a greater extent than previously thought, a new study published in Environmental Microbiology has revealed.
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AMI publishes first policy paper in new Sustainable Microbiology
Applied Microbiology International has published the first policy paper in its newly launched journal Sustainable Microbiology. The paper, ‘Evaluating the National Action Plan (NAP) on antimicrobial resistance, and recommendations for the next 5-year NAP: a roundtable discussion ‘ is by AMI policy team members Lucky Cullen and Daisy Neale and ...
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Scientists probe ‘superpower’ that allows soil bacteria to protect rice roots from pollution
Scientists have lifted the lid on how changes in cell surface hydrophobicity of a strain of soil bacterium may help to stave off heavy metal-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon pollution from entering rice plant roots.
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Biodegradable plastic could replace conventional plastic in coral propagation efforts
Biodegradable plastic cable ties could be used to replace their conventional plastic equivalents in coral propagation as they perform as well and don’t adversely affect coral-associated bacterial communities as they break down.
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New AMI publication Sustainable Microbiology launches online
The first content from the new open-access Sustainable Microbiology published by Applied Microbiology International goes live today.
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Researchers develop novel solution for Pichia pastoris enzyme production platform
A new study outlines a novel approach in enzyme production, harnessing the untapped potential of cyanobacterial biomass within the P. pastoris platform.
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UK funds £15.6 million boost for low-emission food production systems
Innovate UK and BBSRC are set to invest £15.6 million as part of the novel low-emission food production systems competition, backing 32 innovative projects that produce foods in a more environmentally friendly way.
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Sustainable Microbiology issues call for papers focusing on the human microbiome
The peer-reviewed scientific journal Sustainable Microbiology has announced that it will be issuing a Themed Collection focusing on the human microbiome.
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Imaging shows how solar-powered microbes turn CO2 into bioplastic
Scientists have developed a multimodal platform to image microbe-semiconductor biohybrids that merge the biosynthetic power of living systems with the ability of semiconductors to harvest light.
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Microbial cell factories can produce eco-friendly food and cosmetic colourings
Microbial cell factories can produce amino acids, proteins, fats and fatty acids, vitamins, flavours, pigments, alcohols, functional compounds and other food additives used in various foods and cosmetics, a new paper reveals.
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Olanike Maria Buraimoh appointed as latest AMI Global Ambassador
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has announced that Dr Olanike Maria Buraimoh has been appointed as its latest Global Ambassador.
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AMI seeking expertise from members on renewables and green energy
Applied Microbiology International is keen to hear from members whose research relates to renewable/green energy technologies, or who work within the renewable/green energy technology sector.
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Opinion
Madonna, Mass Consumption and Microbes
Back in 1984, Madonna already knew we were ‘living in a material world’, and since then, things have only got worse.
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AI plus microbes could unlock higher biogas production for UK
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to develop better microorganism-led processes that efficiently devour products such as food waste, wastewater and animal manure to help boost the UK’s burgeoning green industry.
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Antimicrobial foam targets bugs or oil spills
A versatile new foam material could significantly reduce health care-related infections caused by implanted medical devices - or drastically improve cleanup efforts following environmental disasters like oil spills.