Latest AMI News – Page 2
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NewsRaw meat based diets for pets are carrying multi-drug resistant pathogens
Raw meat-based diets for pets can serve as a vehicle for multi-drug resistant pathogens, posing significant risks to their owners, a new study has found.
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NewsResearchers create new device for on-the-spot water testing
Applied Microbiology International expert Dr Zina Alfahl and colleague Dr Louise O’Connor have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria.
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NewsBiocides are a useful tool to combat antibiotic resistance but appropriate use is vital, scientists suggest
A recent review in Sustainable Microbiology discusses how the use of biocides can promote well-being but must only be used when there are clear benefits.
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NewsApplied Microbiology International expert recognized for exceptional scientific leadership
AMI member Jizhong (Joe) Zhou, director of the OU Institute for Environmental Genomics, has been presented with the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Southeastern Universities Research Association at its annual meeting.
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NewsOysters succumb to deadly viral outbreak - but only at higher water temperatures
Oyster farmers in San Diego Bay will be able to protect them from deadly viral outbreaks by growing them at times when the water is cooler, thanks to the findings of a new study.
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NewsApplied Microbiology International unveils 11 new Global Ambassadors
AMI has announced that it has recruited 11 new Global Ambassadors from around the world. Global ambassadors have a range of expertise and knowledge across regions and sectors, and support and promote applied microbiology and our organisation.
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NewsUse of synthetic microbial communities has stalled - but we can get moving again
Use of synthetic microbial communities outside the lab is rare - but a more systematic approach could improve confidence in their long-term behaviour and address ethical considerations. Source: Sarah Keetch and Alex Fedorec That’s the message from a review of the field by scientists at University College ...
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NewsDischarge of untreated hospital effluent is a key driver of multidrug resistance, study finds
A new study has highlighted the discharge of untreated hospital effluent to the environment as a major driver of multidrug resistance among the microbial community.
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NewsNew species of insect-parasitising fungus discovered in lower Himalayas
Researchers have discovered a new species of fungi, Ophiocordyceps, in the lower Indian Himalayas. These fungi - fictionalised as the deadly fungi in The Last of Us - are well known as parasites of insects and are often prized for their medicinal qualities.
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NewsFertilizer strategies can shape microbial communities in the rhizosphere
Fertilizer strategies can play a key role in the diversity of microbial communities in the crop rhizosphere, according to a new study.
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NewsOverlooked pathway could be game-changer for ecosystem climate services
The potential for permanent carbon storage in ecosystems that use the oxalate-carbonate pathway (OCP) could be greater than previously estimated, according to a new study.
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NewsLightning, hippos and a spotted hyena: a memorable Functional Metagenomics 2024 meeting
Nearly 70 scientists from 14 countries gathered at Kruger National Park in South Africa to share the latest research in metagenomics, as AMI Healthy Land Scientific Advisory Group member Professor Don Cowan explains.
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NewsLiposomes can target antibiotics right to where they’re needed in wounds
The antibiotic gentamicin can be encapsulated into liposomes, allowing for more accurate use in situations such as wound treatment, according to new research presented at the recent Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium.
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NewsUK government issues advice on E coli amid rise in cases
AMI expert Professor Nicola Holden comments on news that the UK health authorities are investigating an increase in the number of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) cases in the UK in recent weeks.
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NewsCaffeine-degrading microbes could tackle coffee pollution - and produce valuable pharmaceutical compounds
Caffeine-degrading microbes could offer vital bioremediation services as well as upcycling coffee waste into valuable pharmaceutical compounds, a new review suggests.
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NewsProbiotic bacteria from fermented grain byproduct can battle E coli invasion in mouse gut
Probiotic bacteria isolated from corn steep liquor - a by-product of fermented maize - can prevent E coli invasion in the mouse gut, reveals new research presented at the recent Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium.
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NewsLate nights and long days in the lab - but today was a chance to shine
Biomedical MRes Vikas Nariapara reports back on the fascinating insights and intriguing research showcased at the Applied Microbiology International ECS Research symposium at the University of the West of England in Bristol.
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NewsYour Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm may vary - depending on where it turns up
The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa adapts its biofilm form depending on the infectious site where it is found, potentially affecting antibiotic sensitivity, according to new research being presented at the Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium today.
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NewsAncient remedy is reworked to create medicinal cocktail targeting drug-resistant bacteria
A mediaeval remedy used to cure a “lump in the eye” - interpreted as a sign of bacterial infection - more than 1,000 years ago has been reworked into a pharmaceutical product with potent antibiofilm activity, delegates will hear at the Letters in Applied Microbiology ECS Research Symposium.
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NewsAMI makes the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
Applied Microbiology International is celebrating after being named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list. The learned society was rated Excellent in all categories, netting it a well-deserved listing in the Best Small Organisations category, which celebrates organisations employing 10-49 people. Paying tribute to AMI’s ...
