All Sustainable Microbiology articles – Page 2
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FeaturesMicrobiology’s role in sustainable gastronomy
Designated on 21 December 2016 by the UN General Assembly, Sustainable Gastronomy Day is about the celebration of the food that sustains our lives regardless of culture and geology.
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NewsAlgae offer real potential as a renewable electricity source
Researchers have described extracting energy from the photosynthesis process of algae suspended in a specialized solution and housed in small power cells that can generate enough energy to power low- and ultra-low power devices.
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NewsScientists unlock secrets of how the third form of life makes energy
An international scientific team has redefined our understanding of archaea, a microbial ancestor to humans from two billion years ago, by showing how they use hydrogen gas.
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CareersThe Microbial EcoGenomics and Biotechnology Lab (MEGBLab)
At MEGBLab, our mission is to advance the understanding of microorganisms and their crucial role in environmental sustainability.
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NewsSea fungus breaks down ocean plastic that has basked in sun’s UV rays
A fungus living in the sea can break down the plastic polyethylene, provided it has first been exposed to UV radiation from sunlight. Researchers from, among others, Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) published their results in the scientific journal Science of the Total Environment. They expect that many ...
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NewsBiobased building materials less sustainable than concrete in South Africa, experts find
Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that mycelium composites, biobased materials made from fungi and agricultural residues, can have a greater environmental impact than conventional fossil-fuel-based materials due to the high amount of electricity involved in their production. Source: Karana et al. Mycelium based composite in ...
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NewsFrom fungi to fashion: mushroom eco-leather is moving towards the mainstream
As fashion designers look for alternatives to leather, growing mycelium – or fungi-based – ‘leather’ substitutes using a new paste media has opened up the possibility of growing this bio-fabricated material faster, and of cultivating it more easily.
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NewsRepurposed beer yeast may offer a cost-effective way to remove lead from water
A filter made from yeast encapsulated in hydrogels can quickly absorb lead as water flows through it, researchers say.
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NewsAntibiotic resistance genes found deep in sediment of mangroves
Antibiotic resistance genes have been found deep in sediment within mangrove areas in Mexico, a new study has found.
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NewsResearchers deploy fungus to extract useful proteins from beer-brewing leftovers
Researchers have created a method that extracts over 80 per cent of the available protein in grain leftovers from brewing beer, commonly known as brewers’ spent grain.
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FeaturesFrom lab to grid: how living batteries could transform the energy landscape
As researchers find innovative ways to make these power sources more lightweight or longer-lasting, they must also ensure that their inventions are as sustainable as possible.
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NewsMarine 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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NewsYeast 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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FeaturesNew 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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CareersA 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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NewsAMI 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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NewsEstuary 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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NewsAMI 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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NewsScientists 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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NewsBiodegradable 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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