Latest AMI News
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News Applied Microbiology International to host free webinar for LGBTQIA+ researchers in microbiology
Applied Microbiology International has announced the speaker line-up for a free webinar later this month aimed at connecting, inspiring, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ researchers in microbiology.
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NewsBacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programmes.
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NewsMeet the Global Ambassadors: Our Q&A with Matthew B Sullivan
The Microbiologist chats with our new Global Ambassador for the United States, Matthew B Sullivan, who is Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Center of Microbiome Science, at The Ohio State University.
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NewsMangrove microbes to munch on plastic
A strategy to select mangrove bacteria that can transform plastic could offer a new tool for plastic waste cleanup, according to a study from the lab of Dr Alexandre Rosado, a member of AMI’s Ocean Sustainability Advisory Group.
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NewsPhages could replace harmful pesticides with a cleaner, greener alternative
Use of phage therapy in farming could be valuable in replacing chemical pesticides with a safer and greener alternative, helping to address climate change, according to a new review in Sustainable Microbiology.
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NewsEurope’s first ever conference for minoritised life scientists set for Spring 2025
A unique group of life science professionals and advocates has come together to launch the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum, the first major conference in Europe dedicated to supporting and showcasing the contributions of marginalised and underrepresented communities in the life sciences.
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NewsMeet the Global Ambassadors: Our Q&A with Ni Luh Putu Harta Wedari
The Microbiologist chats with our new Global Ambassador for Indonesia, Ni Luh Putu Harta Wedari, a Clinical Microbiologist, Publication Consultant, and Editorial Board Member of Scientific Journals at Intisari Sains Medis Incorporation.
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NewsApplied Microbiology International’s 2023 Honorary Fellowship goes to Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) is delighted to announce its 2024 Honorary Fellowship goes to Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, who serves as Deputy Executive Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme.
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NewsFarewell to John Rigarlsford: a giant in biocides
Former AMI president Dr Peter Silley pays tribute to longstanding member and former committee representative John Rigarlsford, who recently passed away following a short illness.
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NewsNovel Pseudomonas species supports plant growth at high altitudes
Scientists have discovered a new Pseudomonas species isolated from cold Himalayan soil that helps to promote plant growth, offering potential as a bio-inoculant for sustainable agriculture in high-altitude regions.
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NewsC diff poses real threat of being deployed for biological warfare
International biosafety standards need to be updated to curtail the threat of Clostridioides difficile toxins being deployed for biological warfare, warns a new study.
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NewsBacterial strains from Himalayan night-soil compost support plant growth in crops
Researchers have isolated a consortium of bacterial strains from night-soil compost in a Himalayan valley that support plant growth in wheat and maize, offering promise as a bioinoculant for sustainable agriculture in cold semiarid conditions.
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NewsApplied Microbiology International teams up with SelectScience®
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has announced a new partnership with laboratory science publisher SelectScience®. The two organisations will be working together on SelectScience’s upcoming CLINICAL24 campaign and beyond.
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NewsGame-changing purple bacteria can become bioplastic factories
Two new studies highlight one potential source of game-changing materials: purple bacteria that, with a little encouragement, can act like microscopic factories for bioplastics.
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NewsMeet the Global Ambassadors: Our Q&A with Sergio L Alves jr
The Microbiologist chats with our new Global Ambassador for Brazil, Sergio L Alves jr, Associate Professor at the Federal University of Fronteira Sul (UFFS).
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NewsDormancy defence systems show us why phages may not be the answer to everything
Toxin/antitoxin defence systems in bacteria need to be better understood if the potential of phage therapy is to be realised, a new review in Sustainable Microbiology suggests.
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NewsDisease X is a threat to free societies - so pandemic preparedness is vital this time round
The Covid-19 pandemic uncovered fracture lines in society that have the potential to destabilize free societies by internal and external groups using misinformation on social media, a new review warns.
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NewsNew method pinpoints virus that targets Ecuador fruit crop
Scientists in Ecuador have developed a new method to detect and diagnose a virus that devastates crops of babaco, a fruit plant of economic importance to local farmers.
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NewsEfflux pumps conferring antibiotic resistance found in archaea for the first time
Scientists have discovered antibiotic resistance mechanisms called efflux pumps in archaea for the first time.
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NewsAMI appoints four new Trustees to Executive Committee
Applied Microbiology International has announced the appointment of four new trustees to its Executive Committee.
