Applied Microbiology International

We’re excited to launch our 2026 grants portfolio, designed to support microbiologists at every stage of their journey. 🔎 Explore all our 2026 grants: appliedmicrobiology.org/funding.html Whether you’re looking to fund a research project, attend a conference, develop new skills, or make a difference in your community, there’s an AMI grant for you. 🔐 To access grant application forms, you must be logged in. Not a member yet? Join AMI today to unlock access to grants and other member benefits: appliedmicrobiology.org/membership/joi… #Microbiology #Grants #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment #Community #Outreach #Students #ECR #Events

While most infections caused by the Yersinia plague bacterium can currently be treated with antibiotics, concerns about rising antimicrobial resistance mean that we must develop new ways to disarm the bacteria rather than killing them. the-microbiologist.com/news/why-antib…

Researchers have pinpointed the genotypic and phenotypic changes that take place when colonising bacteria in a patient’s gut invade and infect the bloodstream. The team aimed to determine what changes occur within bacteria in a patient’s gut that enable them to become invasive bloodstream pathogens. the-microbiologist.com/news/scientist… @LSTMnews

Q&A: We catch up with food microbiologist Professor Marciane Magnani of the Federal University of Paraíba in Brazil who has just been appointed as a Deputy Editor of Letters in Applied Microbiology. the-microbiologist.com/careers/from-m…

Last chance to sign up! It’s a sobering thought that a single tree can harbour hundreds of species - yet few people will realise that some of those species live, not just on the bark or in fissures, but within the very leaves themselves. This fascinating FREE webinar will explore the fascinating world of fungal communities that live inside leaves - also known as endophytes. the-microbiologist.com/news/a-world-w… @MicroSocEquity @naupakaz

Our latest Disease X special issue is in full swing in #TheMicrobiologist! From future pandemics, to reflections on #COVID19, and considerations for labs, companies, and clinicians alike, we’ve got you covered. Follow along for new content over the next few months. #DiseaseX the-microbiologist.com/ami/special-is…

Researchers have discovered a tiny molecular switch that can control and reverse the direction of a rare rotary machine linked to motility, surface colonization and protein secretion in bacteria. the-microbiologist.com/news/tiny-swit… @AbhiTrvdi @ASU @ASUBiodesign

💬 “I value working closely with the AMI team and gaining insight beyond science” Stand for election to the AMI Board and broaden your impact. Find out more & apply: secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026… Nominations close Wednesday 29 April at 17:00 (BST)

Master’s student Taznita Kista at the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform is exploring whether a nano-enabled nasal spray could change how cerebral malaria is treated. Her work focuses on a nose-to-brain drug delivery system using niosomes - microscopic vesicles composed of non-ionic surfactants that can encapsulate drugs and enhance their delivery in the body. the-microbiologist.com/news/nasal-spr… #WorldMalariaDay

We caught up with Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Mpumalanga in South Africa, who is one of the newest Junior Editors with Letters in Applied Microbiology. the-microbiologist.com/careers/qanda-…

With just under a week until the next installment of the MSE 2026 Speaker Series, don’t miss the chance to sign up to the free webinar below. Dr Naupaka Zimmerman will explore how fungal communities living inside leaves (endophytes) are shaped by their environment, host plants, and geography. the-microbiologist.com/news/a-world-w…

From one bench to another: 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. #VOF2026 the-microbiologist.com/careers/from-o… @RoyalSocBio

It's coffee o'clock! First of its kind research shows the potential role of coffee as an intervention to promote positive gut health and probes its effects on the gut-brain axis. Coffee was found to positively affect perceived mood and stress levels. Regular coffee consumption - whether caffeinated or not - also corresponds with evidence of biomarkers usually associated with better psychological wellbeing. the-microbiologist.com/news/new-resea… @Pharmabiotic @jfcryan

We caught up with Daniel Jesuwenu Ajose, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Mpumalanga in South Africa, who is one of the newest Junior Editors with Letters in Applied Microbiology. the-microbiologist.com/careers/qanda-…

We’re building a Board of Trustees that reflects our global community. 🌐 Nominations for the Elected Trustee position on the AMI Board are closing soon. No prior board experience needed - just your perspective and passion. Learn more and apply: secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026… Deadline: 29 April 2026

Call for evidence on childhood vaccination rates: It's your last chance to share your expertise with the House of Lords Childhood Vaccinations Committee which is carrying out an inquiry to examine declining childhood vaccination in England. Share your comments by close of play tomorrow. Full details...the-microbiologist.com/news/why-is-va…

The latest feature in our Disease X special issue examines the Japanese response to COVID-19, considerations for the next pandemic, and strategic preparedness. Read the full article today in #TheMicrobiologist the-microbiologist.com/features/clini…

It may seem stark and lifeless, but the air around the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia contains viruses, including some that are new to science. Using metagenomics, researchers discovered that South Georgia harbours a diverse and dynamic airborne viral community. the-microbiologist.com/news/viruses-f…

Are you working on phage therapy or microbiome -based therapeutics? It's your last chance to respond to an inquiry by the UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee into why the NHS adoption of the UK’s cutting-edge life sciences innovations often fails - and what could be done to fix it. Deadline is this weekend. the-microbiologist.com/news/call-for-…

Nominate yourself! Applied Microbiology International has issued a call for a new member to join our team as an Elected Trustee on the AMI Board from September 2026. the-microbiologist.com/news/nominate-…

💬 "What I enjoy most about being a trustee is the opportunity to support a community that champions excellence and impact in microbiology." Play a key role in shaping AMI’s future, alongside passionate colleagues and a global microbiology community. Nominate yourself: secure.cesvotes.com/V3-3-0/ami2026…